*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Case Manager to join our Mental Health Licensed Program! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma and 2 years of qualifying experience*, or a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of qualifying experience.
• Excellent time management skills required.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

*Qualifying experience: Verifiable full or part time case management or case work with persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range: $40,040/year ($22.00/hour) - $50,960/year ($28.00/hour)

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Schedule Options: (35 hours/week)

• Mon-Thu (4-day work week): 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 3 days/week, and 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 1 day/week OR
• Mon-Fri (5-day work week): M/W/F, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and T/Th, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: In person; Port Jefferson Station with site visits.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Program Case Manager provides supportive case management services to individuals with mental illness in the apartment treatment program. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on-site visits to scattered housing locations.

• Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives. Write progress notes on service plan weekly.
• Document services provided with appropriate notes.
• Perform site visits daily.
• Monitor maintenance of sites.
• Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self-medication skills as needed.
• Provide information regarding community resources and orient residents to the area.
• Assist in securing vocational assessment services, job training and education programs.
• Provide advocacy services to gain appropriate entitlements and services.
• Intervene in situations requiring immediate attention to ensure safety of residents.
• Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management services.
• Train and assist residents in the activities of daily living including household maintenance.
• Provide transportation for residents as needed.
• Consult and coordinate with clients' family and providers as needed for coordinated service delivery.
• May occasionally attend team meetings and discharge meetings.
• Ensure household cleanliness is maintained to agency standards and assist as needed. Conduct fire drills at sites as needed.
• Notify program supervisor/manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.
• Any additional relevant tasks as assigned by management.