Case Manager - New York City Job at Future Centered Care, New York, NY

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  • Future Centered Care
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting adults with disabilities? Are you interested in helping families develop plans for the future? Do you have experience or interest in creating new housing solutions? Do you excel in developing relationships, thinking outside the box, and managing projects? If so, we encourage you to apply to join our growing team!

Who we are:  Founded in 2022, Future Centered Care is a custom case management company providing curated care for adults with disabilities and their families.

Job Overview: The Case Manager will have the opportunity to join a growing, innovative company focused on creating opportunities and connections for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) to experience rich, meaningful lives and futures.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Manage a caseload of clients; including but not limited to:
  • Partnering with the onboarding team, supervisor, family, and adult client to build and implement a customized plan of support.
  • Partnering with the onboarding team and supervisor to onboard new clients to the caseload
  • Providing direct case management support to the adult client and their family including:
  • Visiting the client in-person weekly (at their home and/or out in the community)
  • Building and/or strengthening community connections (programming, friendships, relationships) and attending in-person events or social hang-outs when appropriate
  • Building, growing, and sustaining the client’s team of support; family, friends, staff, professionals and natural support
  • Identifying and applying to relevant employment, internship, and/or volunteer opportunities
  • Providing hands-on coaching in executive functioning, social skills, and life skills (e.g. role-playing social scenarios with the client, building a calendar with the client focused on interests and purpose, or cooking with the client)
  • Advocating for client’s medical needs and coordinate and join clients at doctor’s appointments
  • Supporting the family to maximize state benefits, including applying to OPWDD, attending life plan meetings, and manage reimbursements with fiscal intermediaries
  • Supporting the family in exploring housing options, roommate matching and/or Live in Caregiver matching
  • Providing parent and family coaching / mediation
  • Offering partnership and guidance in regards to future planning
  • Other responsibilities include:
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and their families in an ongoing manner
  • Write proficient case notes and provide thorough documentation
  • Attend individual and group supervision
  • Attend professional development training sessions

Qualifications and Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:

  • Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology or other related fields
  • LCSW supervision provided for clinical hours
  • Passion for working with/advocating for adults with I/DD and their families
  • Thinks creatively when making connections and maximizing partnerships
  • Belief in a person-centered approach that promotes a dignified and meaningful life for people of all abilities
  • A background in state and federal benefits and entitlements preferred (OPWDD, Self Direction, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI and SSDI)
  • Experience in supportive and/or affordable housing a plus
  • Ability to develop relationships with professionals in the field and create new opportunities for adults with I/DD
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits :

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person

Ability to Commute:

  • New York, NY (Required)

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Flexible hours, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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