Senior Case Manager at Rising Ground, Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Coaching, Training, Crisis Intervention, Outreach, Assessment, Service Planning, Collaboration, Documentation, Budget Planning, Home Visits, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Mental Health Awareness, Referral Management, Conflict Mediation, Youth Support

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

About Rising Ground Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City. About the Role Rapid Rehousing for Young Adults is a solution to homelessness designed to help young adults aged 18-24 quickly exit homelessness to permanent housing. The program provides rental assistance and support services that are tailored to the unique needs of the young person. The senior case manager will provide case management to priority clients. Senior case manager will also provide coaching and training to case managers. Senior case manager will assist program supervisor as needed. What You’ll Do · Complete & Co-facilitate intake assessments. · Evaluate the needs of the client, both immediate and on-going needs. · Maintain a caseload of up to 7 Priority clients · Conduct Monthly Home Visits with Priority Clients & Document Case Progress Notes. · Develop individualized service plans for each youth and update. · Provide coaching to case managers. Train new case managers in best practices and procedures. · Ensure all participants have a budget plan that is updated at least quarterly. · Assist the supervisor with charts, documents and notes review. · Ensure Case managers are making appropriate internal and external referrals · Collaborate with SW at least bi-weekly to discuss Client’s with MH concerns. · Conduct Home Visits with case managers at least quarterly for 50% of housed participants · Document Case Management Progress Notes. · Lead intakes, participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning meetings. · Provide crisis intervention to youth in their apartments and mediate roommate conflicts · Conduct outreach and presentations as needed and as assigned · Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team Your Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. · 2-5 years of experience of working with adolescents. · Knowledge and understanding of the homeless population, homeless youth a plus · Comfortable traveling throughout NYC. · 2 years of Rapid Rehousing Case management experience preferred Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility No Work Environment: Office / Field/Hybrid Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in Queens, NY. Work hours options are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 10 am - 6 pm. Additional Requirements: · Authorized to work in the U.S. · Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week. · Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

The Senior Case Manager will provide case management to priority clients and assist in coaching and training other case managers. They will also conduct assessments, develop service plans, and ensure proper documentation and referrals.