Job Location : Bronx,NY, USA
A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking a new team member to join their staff in the Bronx as a Client Care Coordinator. In this role, the Client Care Coordinator will be responsible for assessing mental and emotional functioning of residents and administering services for necessary treatment. About the Opportunity: Start Date: ASAP Assignment Length: Ongoing (potential contract to hire) Schedule: Monday to FridayHours: 9am-5pm + (one late day- flex) 11am-7pm Setting: Transitional Housing Responsibilities: The Client Care Coordinator will: Assess and evaluate existing, new and prospective clients/families referred by NYC Department of Homeless Services Develop individual living plans (ILPs) for families, including all adults and children in the family composition and provides therapeutic support as needed Conduct clinical case conferences with clients in collaboration with internal staff and external providers for compliance with individual living plan goals and to address unmet needs Participate in clinical caseload conferences and staff meetings Assist with crisis intervention including on-call via agency phone as needed Coordinate mental health referrals Evaluate mental health status for residents on admission by completing comprehensive evaluation (CFEs) Coordinates mental health/psychiatric care and referral Develop a resource of network social services providers Develop and facilitate group meetings Perform other duties, as needed Qualifications 3+ years of experience working with the Homeless population Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited universityDemonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homeless families including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting Clinical experience, including the ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement individual living plans