About the Role
Join our dedicated team as a Case Manager I in the Treatment Apartment Program (TAP), an OMH-licensed scattered site housing initiative. This role is essential in providing person-centered case management and support services to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), including those with co-occurring disorders and housing instability. You’ll help participants build life skills, access housing and behavioral health services, and foster community and family connections—all while promoting wellness and stability.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
- Provide consultation and foster peer support among participants.
- Ensure safety and upkeep of residences, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist individuals in securing and maintaining stable housing.
- Conduct assessments and develop service plans.
- Coordinate tenancy support, including conflict resolution and benefit navigation.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with agency and regulatory standards.
- Provide crisis support in various community settings.
- Work closely with treatment teams, families, and external partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with landlords and community providers.
- Support internal and external reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human-services field, OR Associate’s degree + 3 years of experience, OR High school diploma + 5 years of experience in human services.
- Minimum 2 years in case management or housing support for individuals with mental health/substance use needs preferred.
- Prior experience in OMH Housing Programs strongly preferred.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Work Type
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, with flexibility as needed to meet program and participant needs.
- Certain deadlines and unanticipated developments may require work during evenings, weekends.
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years in case management or housing support for individuals with mental health/substance use needs preferred.
- Prior experience in OMH Housing Programs strongly preferred.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in a human-services field
- Associate’s degree
- High school diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $21.00 - $25.00 an hour
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and salary
- Low-cost individual health insurance plan
- Dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%)
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
About the Company
- Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families.
- If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.
