Case Manager, Mental Health

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Case Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of qualifying experience*, or a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of qualifying experience.*
• Excellent time management skills.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

*Qualifying experience: verifiable full or part-time case management or case work with persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness or chemical dependence.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range: $42,900/year ($22.00/hour) - $54,600/year ($28.00/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: (37.5 hours/week)

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (30 minute break)
• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (1 hour break)
• Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hour break)
• Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30 minute break)

Location: In person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The case manager provides supportive case management services to individuals with mental illness in permanent housing. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on site visits to scattered housing locations.

• Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives. Write progress notes at least bi-weekly.  Reviews case management plans and prepare periodic reassessments.
• Perform site visits 1-3 times weekly dependent on client need and desire.
• Monitor maintenance of sites.
• Provide information regarding community resources and orient residents to the area.
• Assist in securing vocational assessment services, job training and education programs.
• Provide advocacy services to gain appropriate entitlements and services.
• Intervene in situations requiring immediate attention to ensure safety of residents.
• Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services.
• Consult and coordinate with clients' family and providers as needed for coordinated service delivery.
• Notify program supervisor/manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.
• Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self medication skills as needed.