Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Case Manager for a homeless shelter in Port Jefferson Station. The Case Manager will be responsible for conducting client assessments, developing Independent Living Plans, linking clients with community-based services, and assisting clients in achieving self-sufficiency through advocacy, counseling, and resource referrals.

**$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• **$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!**
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Case Manager will complete new client intakes.
• Meet with clients a minimum of once per week for Face-to-Face meetings.
• Develop Independent Living Plan for clients.
• Complete SPA applications for eligible clients and work collaboratively with clients to find permanent housing options.
• Conduct daily client unit inspections.
• Work with clients in creating a budget to identify needs and obligations. Where applicable, incorporate upcoming shelter obligation.
• The Case Manager will maintain and update the resource database of social service organizations relevant to the needs of clients.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling for clients in reaching their goals.
• Provide assessment and crisis intervention to shelter clients.
• Foster inter-agency collaboration to assist in client long-term stability and advocate for client needs.
• Work collaboratively with members of a larger treatment or service coordination team, both within the agency and in the larger community.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation regarding client services in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and client files.
• Collect client housing logs weekly. The Case Manager will complete monthly reporting in a timely manner. Submit documentation to DSS Housing Liaison.
• Attend scheduled Case Management team meetings, individual supervision, staff meetings and trainings, as required.
• Work in partnership with the Program Director and seek supervisory input, as needed.
• Enforce rules, regulations and policies of shelter and model professional behavior.
• Conduct regular house meetings to maintain stability in the shelter.
• Maintain and update resource database of social service organizations relevant to the needs of target population.
• Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in human services or related field preferred.

Knowledge of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services preferred.

Knowledge of human services and previous experience working with at-risk population preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; experience with HMIS, Google Apps, and web-based project management software preferred.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required.

Flexibility to work at different sites is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as moderate lifting.