Founded in 1975, Urban Pathways provides homeless New Yorkers with the services and assistance necessary to become stable develop their ability to live independently and move into housing, ultimately benefiting from the pride and security that comes with having a home. As a data-driven and innovative leader, Urban Pathways ensures that homeless and at-risk New Yorkers have the housing, services and support they need to be self-sufficient.
Reporting to the Director of Social Services/Social Services Supervisor, the Case Manager's duties include:
•Provides comprehensive case management services for assigned clients including but not limited to crisis intervention, advocacy, assistance in problem solving, assessment, conflict resolution, entitlements, training on daily living skills, and referrals.
•Assesses client needs and develops service plans and client objectives to achieve self-sufficiency.
•Conducts field work including but not limited to home visits, escorting clients to appointments, and outreach.
•Monitors client medication as required.
•Maintains and submits all necessary documents and reports as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
•Attends staff meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions, as required.
•Develops and maintains relationships with community services and resources.
•Performs all other duties as assigned.
•Minimum one year of clinical, individual or group counseling experience with mentally ill, formerly homeless people preferred.
•Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc).
•Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Familiarity with on-line chart record data bases such as AWARDS a plus.
•Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
•Required to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
•Clean driving record a plus.
Urban Pathways offers an attractive benefits package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal leave benefits
- Health and Dental Plans
- A 403(b) Tax Sheltered-Annuity Plan
- An employer contribution Defined Contribution Profit Sharing Plan (ERISA 404(c))
- NYS Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Supplemental Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
TO APPLY: Please check out our Career Opportunities at
https://cyberrecruiter.urbanpathways.org/CyberWeb/