For 34 years, Comunilife (started in 1989) has been committed to improving the quality of life and creating a healthier tomorrow for New Yorkers with special needs in the Hispanic and broader communities, by providing culturally competent health and human services and a continuum of affordable and supportive housing. In 2020, Comunilife met the needs of more than 2,600 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers. Roughly 90% of our clients have incomes below the federal poverty line; 90% are African-American or Latino; and 50% have Spanish as their primary (or sole) language. All struggle with profound challenges, i.e. chronic homelessness; HIV/AIDS and other major medical issues; serious mental illnesses and substance abuse. Comunilife’s affordable and supportive housing programs address the need for safe, affordable, service enriched housing for a low-income population that has difficulty maintaining stable housing. A majority of our housing clients have a history of homelessness and/or long-term hospitalizations. Many are living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. Comunilife has 2684 apartments/units in 12 supportive residences, 6 low-income apartment buildings and 1044 scatter site apartments in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Our Medical Respite program provides short-term supportive housing and case management services to multiply-challenged patients leaving hospital care without a viable home in which to recuperate. Comunilife is a leader in the field of Latina adolescent suicide prevention. Our Life is Precious™ Program, which opened in 2008, provides non-clinical services to girls’ ages 12 to 17 in the Bronx (2008), Brooklyn (2009), Queens (2015), and Manhattan (2019). Activities include academic support, creative arts therapies, music lessons, wellness activities and concrete family services, are designed to reduce the risk factors associated with Latina adolescent suicide.

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Job Details

Job Location: Bronx, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Description

Comunilife is looking for experienced Case Managers to fill open positions for their Congregate Programs HRA regulated programs. These programs provide permanent supportive housing and case management services for adults living with HIV/AIDS and chronic medical conditions as well as Young Adults (18-24) aging out of foster care. The positions offer a salary range of $40,000-$42,000, with a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more. There are available positions in the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn.

Responsibilities:

Complete comprehensive assessments, service plans, progress notes
Initiate and continuously assess and monitor clients’ needs for referrals and services
Provide psychoeducation (Substance Abuse, Entitlements, etc.) to clients
Provides individual and group workshops
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field with two (2) years’ case management work experience
Associates Degree in human services or related field with four (4) years’ case management work experience
High School Diploma with six (6) years’ case management work experience will be considered
Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC-T or CASAC) a plus
Knowledge of HRA Congregate Housing Program guidelines
Direct service experience with persons with living with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
5 Day/35 work week Non-Remote Position (In-Office/Some Field Work)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Google Workspace program/Microsoft Office Suite
Familiar with AWARDS, Child and Children Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS), Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS)

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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