Case Associate position open in the Bronx!
Full time, temporary (Leave Replacement) position!

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Case Associate is the intermediate level of direct care staff working within the company's supportive housing programs to help residents live in the community as independently as possible.

NOTE: This is a leave replacement position. As such, it is a temporary position with no set duration.

KEY JOB DUTIES
Resident Support

• Carries a caseload and practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with residents.
• Ensures service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Evaluates and assesses independent living skills using a detailed functional assessment tool or supports residents in using tool for self-assessment. Supports residents in meeting individual goals.
• Supports residents toward the goal of medication management independence, including appropriate person-centered interventions.
• Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers and in a way that takes into account health disparities and systemic racism.
• Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Participates in monthly collaborative walk-throughs of unit/apartment with residents.
• Escorts residents to appointments, as needed.
• Facilitates monthly roommate meetings, when appropriate.
• Assists residents with physically demanding tasks, such as carrying groceries, laundry, and other household items, as needed.
• Heats fully cooked foods, on occasion.
• Resolves crises and de-escalates situations threatening resident comfort and well-being.
• Creates management plans to improve safety and prevent ongoing crises
• For congregate settings only: Performs safety rounds of the program and wellness checks, as necessary.

Administrative Support and Coordination

• Provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
• Links residents to community-based treatment and collaborates with other service providers when coordinating services.
• Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including assessments, service plans and progress, and informational notes.
• Ensures progress notes meet monthly billing documentation requirements, if necessary.
• Files incident reports, as appropriate.
• Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings.
• Travels to off-site meetings and trainings, as needed.
• Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conference

Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma preferred.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree and two years of experience in a Human Services or Community Mental Health setting OR High school/HSE degree and at least three years of experience in a Human Services or Community Mental Health setting.
• Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to travel to visit residents in apartments or to escort residents in the community.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive agency van preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds to assist residents and to manage stairs in walk-up buildings as needed.
  

For more information and to apply, please contact :
Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
Fax: 1-718-302-0070
Howard@bondhealthstaffing.com