Housing Case Manager - Bilingual - Temporary

Job Description

Job Description

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Temporary Housing Case Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Associate's degree or certification as an R.N. or L.P.N. and 2 years of qualifying experience* OR Bachelor's degree in social work or related health or human services field and 1 year of qualifying experience*
• Experience with families preferred.
• Bilingual required (English/Spanish speaking).
• 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 HIV or AIDS, and/or persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence.

Our Benefits include:

• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

Salary Range: $22.00/hour - $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: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (35 hours/week)

Location:In person; site visits in Nassau & Suffolk Counties

Length of Assignment: July 2025 - ~December 2025

Pay Type: Non-exempt, Temporary

Responsibilities:

The temporary ATC Housing Case Manager assists the Housing Program Supervisor in the coordination and provision of support services to clients in Options' permanent housing program. The temporary Housing Case Manager is responsible for recruitment and assessment of eligible clients, oversight of the housing sites including safety checks and regular visits, rent payment, assisting in site maintenance, and case management services and/or coordination with external Care Coordinators or Case Managers, as appropriate.

• Assist in the implementation, planning and coordination of program policies, procedures and operations.
• Maintain contact with referral sources to identify program candidates.
• Complete intakes and gather supporting documentation. Maintain and update status of waiting list clients.
• Arrange for submission of DSS housing requests, inspection of sites and maintain relationship with appropriate DSS staff.
• Coordinate admissions.
• Complete needs assessments, reassessments and service plans as needed.
• Participate in case conferences as needed.
• Provide case management services, independent living skills training, referrals and linkages to community resources.
• Meet with internal or external case management staff regularly to coordinate services.
• Make regular visits to see housing sites to ensure health and safety of clients and access to services. Must travel to visit clients using own vehicle on a regular basis.
• Assist in coordination of discharges when necessary, ensuring appropriate residential alternatives and services.
• Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services.
• Other program or administrative activities as appropriate.

Salary Range$22—$28 USD

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.