About the Role
The Safe Options Support (SOS) Care Manager will be a key member of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team seeking to engage the unhoused population of Monroe County. The team's mission is to ensure the greatest level of independence and well-being for homeless and unstably housed individuals using the Critical Time Intervention model of care.
Responsibilities
- Outreach and build relationships with displaced and unhoused persons, meeting participants at known locations and settings.
- Make referrals to necessary care and support services utilizing warm handoffs.
- Work closely with existing care teams of individuals being served.
- Monitor engagement in services and housing stability through continued connection.
- Administer assessments related to mental health, addiction, and social determinants of health.
- Perform crisis management and safety planning using the Columbia Protocol and other best practices.
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with program standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in psychology, social work, sociology, or related field, or be a New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Past case management work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Experience providing advocacy with homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred but not required.
- Experience as a provider and/or recipient of behavioral health, substance use, and/or homeless services.
- Knowledge of homeless resources within the community.
- Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs.
- Knowledge of community-based organizations and opportunities for continuing wellness development.
- Knowledge of Intentional Peer Support models, best practices, and methods of implementation.
- Awareness of personal and systemic issues that hinder access to care.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Skills
- Ability to understand, support, and operate from a strength-based approach.
- Professionalism in all settings.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with other service providers.
- Ability to solve complex problems using creative solutions.
- Act consistently in a manner that demonstrates dignity and respect for participants.
- Ability to de-escalate participants in times of crisis.
- Respect for and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crises.
- Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills.
Location
- Monroe County, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Salary/Compensations
- $23.12 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
- Family-Friendly Workplace
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
About the Company
- Liberty Resources is committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and works to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Liberty Resources offers equal employment.
