Case Associate
The Jewish Board of Family and Children''s Service - New York City, NY
Apply NowJob Description
Make a bigger difference Case Associate WORKING WITH USThe Jewish Board delivers innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services toover 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone frominfants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up tocountless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make adifference in the lives of others. Similarly, we support our employees through benefits like, professional development opportunities and paid supervision. Some of our other benefits include: 15 agency holidays and 15 sick days in addition to generous vacation days Health/dental/vision plans that are subsidized up to 80% Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Access to 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension. ABOUT THE JOB The Jewish Board''s Adult Residential Division supports adults withserious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as muchindependence as possible. Using a non-judgmental harm reduction approach, staffmodel and guide the residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals,to develop independent living skills, and to live in a healthy and securemanner. Our work is guided by principles that emphasize the critical importanceof stable housing, utilize a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, andemphasize the dignity and legitimacy of each individual''s journey. The Case Associate is responsible for helping residents of The Jewish Board''s supported housing programs live in the community as independently as possible. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to: Evaluating and assessing independent living skills, and supporting residents in meeting individual goals Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providersIf carrying a caseload, practicesperson-centered and collaborative service planning with residents, alsoensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according toregulatory guidelines and standardsSupports residents toward the goalof medication management independence, including appropriate person-centeredinterventions TO QUALIFY The Jewish Board is currently looking for talented professionals of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions with the following qualifications:AA/S degree and two year of experience in a community mental health setting OR GED and at least five (5) yearsof experience in a community mental health setting is requiredExcellent resident engagementskills; Strong verbal and written communication skills requiredAttention to detailAbility to work independently aswell as with a teamAbility to travel to visitresidents in apartments or to escort residents; Valid driver''s license andwillingness to drive agency van preferred.Willingness to work with aseriously mentally ill population, many with experiences of homelessness andsubstance passion and respect forvulnerable individualsPatience and understanding for thesometimes slow process of stabilization and recovery We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. Other details Job Family :Clinical Staff [300s] Job Function :Medical Professionals Pay Type :Hourly Employment Indicator :8865 - Residential/Shelter Clerical Workers
Created: 2021-11-29