Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.
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Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for an Assistant Case Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
Our Benefits include:
Salary Range: $36,400/year ($20.00/hour) - $43,680/year ($24.00/hour)
The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).
Schedule Options: (35 hours/week)
Location: In person based out of our Hempstead office, with field visits required. Some travel to Suffolk County as needed
Pay Type: Non-exempt
Responsibilities:
The full-time Assistant Case Manager assists the case manager with the placement of homeless clients with housing and identifies permanent housing that clients can afford independently in the community. Assists with linkages to educational and/or vocational resources and budgeting skills to support clients' financial independence. Provides engagement efforts to engage landlords and retain consumers in housing. The Assistant Case Manager assists with coordination and provision of support services to clients of the housing program. Responsible for assistance with the oversight of the housing sites including safety checks and regular visits, rent payment, assisting in site maintenance, and case management services or coordination with external Care Coordinators or Case Managers, as appropriate. Implement contract regulations and assist with preparation of necessary reports to funding sources. Assist both Housing Specialists during crisis intervention, participate in case conferences and assist with maintenance of documentation/client files.
Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.