Case Manager - Phaxis LLC
Bronx, NY
About the Job
Job Description:
Ensure that each client is receiving appropriate and effective case management services
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop comprehensive service plans that identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term goals.
Conduct face to face contacts (home visits/office visits) as specified in the service plan(s); with a minimum of one home visit per month and one contact per week.
Provide assistance in accessing primary medical care; assistance with adherence to medication regimens; teach activities for daily living; nutritional services; recreation programs; assistance in employment assessments, training, and private sector placement services; prevention with positives; and other necessary services to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.
Review the case management service plans and conduct reassessments on a quarterly basis to ensure that services are appropriate for the clients' current needs.
Provide crisis intervention to clients and their families as needed.
Maintain ongoing awareness of clients' medical conditions so that services are appropriate to changing needs.
Arrange support and home health care services as necessary, making referrals to medical, home care, mental health and/or substance abuse services
Ensure that clients pay the balance of their rent, telephone and utility bills.
Provide counseling and orientation regarding tenant's rights and responsibilities to maintain and retain housing.
Assist clients in moving from hospitals, nursing homes or other locations into their apartments, and provide transportation when necessary.
In collaboration with Vocational Counselors and Entitlement Specialists provide advocacy & referrals to employment programs for training and job placement in the private sector.
Assist clients in locating alternative housing options, when a client's health so requires.
Provide and coordinate all supportive services as needed.
Collaborate with all providers within and outside involved with the client/family. Coordinate and collaborate with HASA personnel as required.
Maintain regular personal contact, developing a trusting working relationship with clients in order to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living
Maintain and complete required documentation including all contacts made with the client and any contact on their behalf
Participate in weekly supervision
Submit a weekly schedule of field visits
Participate in mandated training workshops, seminars, and case presentations as well as meetings with peers and supervisors
Job Requirements:
Ensure that each client is receiving appropriate and effective case management services
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop comprehensive service plans that identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term goals.
Conduct face to face contacts (home visits/office visits) as specified in the service plan(s); with a minimum of one home visit per month and one contact per week.
Provide assistance in accessing primary medical care; assistance with adherence to medication regimens; teach activities for daily living; nutritional services; recreation programs; assistance in employment assessments, training, and private sector placement services; prevention with positives; and other necessary services to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.
Review the case management service plans and conduct reassessments on a quarterly basis to ensure that services are appropriate for the clients' current needs.
Provide crisis intervention to clients and their families as needed.
Maintain ongoing awareness of clients' medical conditions so that services are appropriate to changing needs.
Arrange support and home health care services as necessary, making referrals to medical, home care, mental health and/or substance abuse services
Ensure that clients pay the balance of their rent, telephone and utility bills.
Provide counseling and orientation regarding tenant's rights and responsibilities to maintain and retain housing.
Assist clients in moving from hospitals, nursing homes or other locations into their apartments, and provide transportation when necessary.
In collaboration with Vocational Counselors and Entitlement Specialists provide advocacy & referrals to employment programs for training and job placement in the private sector.
Assist clients in locating alternative housing options, when a client's health so requires.
Provide and coordinate all supportive services as needed.
Collaborate with all providers within and outside involved with the client/family. Coordinate and collaborate with HASA personnel as required.
Maintain regular personal contact, developing a trusting working relationship with clients in order to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living
Maintain and complete required documentation including all contacts made with the client and any contact on their behalf
Participate in weekly supervision
Submit a weekly schedule of field visits
Participate in mandated training workshops, seminars, and case presentations as well as meetings with peers and supervisors
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Administration preferred
- Associates degree with 4 years of experience
- High School Diploma/GED with 6 years experience
- Knowledge of HRA Congregate Housing Program Guidelines
- Must have experience with people living with HIV/AIDS
Source : Phaxis LLC