Case Manager

CLINICIAN/CASE MANAGER

Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York (JFS) is seeking a full-time Clinician/Case Manager to work with all JFS clients, including the aging population residents in the Albany Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NNORC). (The Albany NNORC is a unique three-square-mile region in Albany that has a high concentration of people over age 60.) Our ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with varied needs, and possesses extensive knowledge of available supports, services and resources within the greater Capital Region.

Responsibilities:

  • Administer all requests for JFS/NNORC services, including food security, housing security, financial assistance, transportation, mental health, physical health, OT/PT, healthcare advocacy and support
  • Responsible for intakes, assessments, consents, releases, internal referrals and documentation
  • Complete and track all applications to outside agencies and programs and referrals
  • Coordinate with team members and participate in team and general staff meetings
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities, balancing work requirements with learning opportunities
  • Improve treatment outcomes by evaluating and re-designing processes, implementing and revising policies and procedures
  • Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing client outcome data and trends, compiling statistics for grants and program evaluations
  • Perform other appropriate duties as requested by Director of Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NNORC) or CEO

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree within the field of Mental Health or Social Work required; active New York State License: LMHC, LCSW, or LCSW-R preferred
  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience;
  • Experience working with older adults
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate well with team members, outside agencies and service providers
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
  • Valid New York State driver’s license with reliable, personal transportation
  • Ability to travel throughout the greater Capital Region, as needed.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Jewish Family Services, Attn: Human Resources, 184 Washington Extension, Albany, NY 12203 or jginsburg@ jfsneny.org

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