Per Diem Case Manager - New York, United States - CENTER FOR URBAN COMMUNITY SVC

CENTER FOR URBAN COMMUNITY SVC

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Center for Urban Community Services, (CUCS), is an acclaimed human services organization and one of the nation's largest providers of housing and social services.

CUCS is a leader in implementing new practices, sharing knowledge and assisting in shaping local, state and national strategies, so that persons who are homeless, low-income, living with mental illness, or have other special needs can live successfully in the community.

Paul's Place is a co-located, 24 bed Safe Haven and 70 client Drop In Center located at 114 West 14th Street.

The program operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Per diem staff work primarily on the weekends but at times may be asked to cover weekday evening and overnight shifts when full time staff are not available.

Staff are needed for the following weekend shifts:
Evening (4p-12a), Overnight (12a-8a)

The Per Diem Case Manager is responsible for working with clients from both programs to help them obtain housing, help clients live full and satisfying lives in the community, help their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations including achieving contracted housing placement goals, and striving as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs' core purpose, core values and vision statements.

Some of the responsibilities of the Per Diem Case Manager include the following:
1)Fostering seamless service provision across shifts.

Knowing and being able to communicate with clients about the program's mission, structure, and approach to treatment.
Providing and documenting relevant information about a client to their workers and other program staff.
Knowing program rules and reporting on rule violations.
Conducting intake assessments to clients coming into the drop in center.
Providing medication monitoring during assigned shifts.

2)Ensuring that clients are safe and comfortable.

Responding to crises.
Proactively working to create and/or maintain an environment which is safe and comfortable.

Job Requirement

High School Diploma or GED required.

2 years of experience preferred.

Spanish speaker preferred.

Benefits We Offer to Eligible Employees:

Time Off Benefits (PTO, Sick, Mental Health Days)
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) Retirement Plan, Employer contribution and match contribution after 2 years of service
Pretax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plan)
Transit Subsidy
Paid Family Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance
Health Savings account
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement