Farmingdale
Job Description Case Manager - Qualifications and Competencies • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (BSW preferred)., • 3+ years’ experience with target population., • Organizational, communication, critical thinking, and judgment skills required. Schedule • Mondays-Fridays 9am-5pm Location • Office: Farmingdale, NY 11735, • Travel: throughout Suffolk County Case Manager - General Description Provide training in independent living skills, including how to be responsible tenants and maintain psychiatric stability for clients in the Supportive Housing program. Case Manager - Duties and Responsibilities • Visits each assigned consumer and site on an as needed basis (minimum of one time per month)., • Ensures fire safety equipment is installed in apartments and is in working condition; also teaches consumers to utilize this equipment., • Teaches consumers who to contact for emergencies including, but not limited to, medical, psychiatric, fire, lack of food, etc., • Assists consumers in utilizing community/neighborhood services., • Acts as a liaison between consumers, landlords, and various treatment team members., • Teaches independent living skills necessary to sustain consumers in the community and prevent homelessness such as: apartment maintenance, socialization skills, budgeting, self-medication, personal care, travel training, shopping, cooking, and returning to school or the workforce., • Develops Individualized Support Plans in conjunction with consumers and treatment teams; encourages follow-through on all goals in areas including but not limited to: medication management, employment and vocational training, mental health treatment services, drug and alcohol assessment and referral, and referrals for community-based services., • Encourages and supports consumers to maintain psychiatric stability through counseling, crisis intervention, attending a daytime activity, participating in treatment, and utilizing other available resources., • Works with Health Home to ensure coordination of all services (Psychiatric & Physical)., • Assists consumers in complying with mandated treatment, such as AOT order specifications, and legal mandates, such as conditions of parole or probation., • Completes reports and documentation in a timely manner. Physical Demands & Work Conditions • Valid driver’s license and car with insurance. Vision: To promote health, wellness, and independence by providing access to housing opportunities and services through the expansion of programs and partnerships. Our Values: SAIL is committed to these core values which support us to achieve our mission. Integrity: We strive to provide quality services while ensuring honesty and transparency among clients, staff and stakeholders. Inclusion: We create an environment that embraces the diversity and life experiences of all our clients and staff to shape a sense of community and model best practices for our organization. Innovation: We value creativity and collaboration among clients, staff and stakeholders to overcome challenges we encounter. We aim to provide the most comprehensive care through a process of ongoing assessment and quality management. "SAIL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. SAIL welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants."Mission:\r\nOur Mission is to empower persons affected by mental illness and substance use disorders achieve independence and lead healthier lives.\r\n\r\nVision:\r\nTo promote health, wellness, and independence by providing access to housing opportunities and services through the expansion of programs and partnerships.\r\n\r\nOur Values:\r\nSAIL is committed to these core values which support us to achieve our mission.\r\n Integrity: We strive to provide quality services while ensuring honesty and transparency among clients, staff and stakeholders.\r\n\r\n Inclusion: We create an environment that embraces the diversity and life experiences of all our clients and staff to shape a sense of community and model best practices for our organization. \r\n\r\n Innovation: We value creativity and collaboration among clients, staff and stakeholders to overcome challenges we encounter. We aim to provide the most comprehensive care through a process of ongoing assessment and quality management.\r\n\r\n\r\n"SAIL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. SAIL welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants."