Job Description
Job Description
This is the perfect position for someone looking to enrich their career in human services by supporting the children in our residential care by coordinating services and life supports along with our clinical team. The Residential Case Manager will work out of our Albany, NY campus and will be responsible for supporting our clients in the Residential System while working collaboratively with the overseeing licensed clinicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Arrange and attend home visits with clients.
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Prepare transition plans for after residential care ends.
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Coordinate Independent Living Services for clients.
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Act as the primary contact between the schools and Residential team.
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Advise family in coordinated visits with clients.
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Complete various assessments, including FASP and SPR.
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Complete accurate case notes and timely input the notes into Connections database
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Provide transportation for clients to service appointments.
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Maintain contact with DSS and client’s family.
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Function as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
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Attend dorm meetings and treatment review meetings.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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Requires a bachelor's degree or commensurate level of education and related experience.
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Experience with individuals in care systems is preferred but not necessary.
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Valid Driver's license is required for this position.
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This position requires 25 - 50% of community travel/client visits.
Benefits
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Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
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Tuition reimbursement
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Paid time off
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Holiday Pay
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401 (K) plan
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Life Insurance
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Loan repayment assistance
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Free training/CEU opportunities
Company DescriptionWith an almost 200-year heritage behind it, Northern Rivers Family of Services is a leader in the field of human service agencies in New York State by providing innovative, comprehensive and life changing care for over 18,000 children, adults and their families throughout 41 counties in New York. We are dedicated to helping families where they need it most - in their own homes and communities, unless they need safer more comprehensive care. Then we intervene with our network of foster care homes, residential havens and crisis stabilization services.
Northern Rivers with its member agencies Northeast Parent & Child Society, Parsons Child & Family Center and Unlimited Potential, provide help and hope to children who struggle with past abuse, mental health challenges and educational difficulties to nurture and empower them and their families to brighter futures and stronger communities. We also assist adults with impairments who need career training, employment and service navigation through our advocacy programs.
If you want to change lives, including yours, we believe there’s no better place for you to start or continue your career than with Northern Rivers. We strive to deliver innovative care in terms of vocation, rehabilitative services, and trauma informed solutions to ensure our clients live their best lives. With more than 60 programs and services, along with administrative and support functions, there’s a place here for everyone.
For more information, visit www.northernrivers.org.
Follow Northern Rivers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Company Description
With an almost 200-year heritage behind it, Northern Rivers Family of Services is a leader in the field of human service agencies in New York State by providing innovative, comprehensive and life changing care for over 18,000 children, adults and their families throughout 41 counties in New York. We are dedicated to helping families where they need it most - in their own homes and communities, unless they need safer more comprehensive care. Then we intervene with our network of foster care homes, residential havens and crisis stabilization services. \r\nNorthern Rivers with its member agencies Northeast Parent & Child Society, Parsons Child & Family Center and Unlimited Potential, provide help and hope to children who struggle with past abuse, mental health challenges and educational difficulties to nurture and empower them and their families to brighter futures and stronger communities. We also assist adults with impairments who need career training, employment and service navigation through our advocacy programs. \r\nIf you want to change lives, including yours, we believe there’s no better place for you to start or continue your career than with Northern Rivers. We strive to deliver innovative care in terms of vocation, rehabilitative services, and trauma informed solutions to ensure our clients live their best lives. With more than 60 programs and services, along with administrative and support functions, there’s a place here for everyone. \r\nFor more information, visit www.northernrivers.org. \r\nFollow Northern Rivers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.