Travel Case Manager Nurse jobs in Long Island City New York | 1 Total Nurse Allied Jobs

A nonprofit services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Case Manager to join their growing team in Queens.In this role, theCase Manager will be mainly responsible for providing case management services for a caseload of 10-15 clients and their family members and preparing comprehensive assessments and service plans.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager will:

• 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 plans
• 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 healthcare 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 tenants 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
• Maintain and complete required documentation including all contacts made with the client and any contact on their behalf
• Perform any other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• 6+ months of related HRA / HASA experience
• Associate's and/orBachelor's Degree
• Individual, Family and Group Counseling experience
• Knowledge of at least one of the following service areas: Homeless-related issues, Criminal Justice, HIV/ AIDS, Substance Abuse, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of Case Management principles and practices
• Solid assessment and documentation skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills

• Bilingual
• Experience working in Scattered Site programs
• Experience using AWARDs & CARES documentation system
• Customer service oriented