Case Manager

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Louis Nine House (LNH), located in the Bronx, has 46 studio apartments for young adults (aged 18-25) who are homeless or have aged out of foster care. Many of our tenants have experienced multiple foster care placements, emotional trauma, neglect and/or abuse, and many also struggle with mental illness and substance use. We provide affordable housing and an integrated continuum of support services designed to help young adults achieve stability, maintain sobriety, and work toward the self-sufficiency needed to obtain and sustain permanent housing and independence. Through case management; onsite psychiatric services; and our vocational and educational program, residents are supported to advance their personal development, pursue their education, identify career interests, acquire vocational skills, and secure employment.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Case Manager at the Louis Nine House provides outreach and counseling to the residents at the Louis Nine House supportive housing facility. This individual is part of the agency’s multi- disciplinary to approach to service provision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work schedule is 5 days each week as follows:
  • Tuesday - Friday : 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday : 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Conduct a comprehensive In-Take assessment for all new residents and review the agency’s policies and procedures with them.
• Develop treatment plan for all new tenants within 30 days of their arrival.
• Maintain concise, accurate, and confidential Client Files.
• Monitor resident’s medication in-take and observe their behavior.
• Provide tenants with necessary referrals.
• Coordinate and run special events and parties for the tenants, as required.
• Maintain a daily log of client activities.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings and training sessions and represent the agency at assigned meetings and conferences.
• Provide monthly statistical reports on time and accurately.
• Work cooperatively with staff at all levels to ensure quality service provision and the development and improvement of team performance.
• Other duties as assigned.