Case Manager- Housing Program Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: NAMI Southeast Louisiana is hiring a Case Manager for their Cornerstone Housing Program. Responsibilities include assisting clients in securing permanent housing, benefits, and services, as well as providing counseling and documenting services. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields is required, with licensure preferred but not necessary. The salary for this full-time position is $42,000 per year, with benefits such as PTO, healthcare, and retirement plan matching.
Job Description
Case Manager•Housing Program NAMI Southeast Louisiana New Orleans, LA 70119 Case Manager NAMI Southeast Louisiana is hiring a case manager for our Cornerstone Housing Program.
About us:
NAMI SELA
is a grassroots mental health organization established in 1978. Our mission is to offer hope, help, and healing to people with mental illness•and to those who share their lives•through family support, education and advocacy, and quality psychosocial services. Our work helps individuals live with dignity and independence within the community, enriching all of our lives. We offer person-centered, comprehensive help to individuals at whatever stage of recovery they are.
About you:
You see the potential in others and find it rewarding to support persons with mental illness, assisting them with finding the resources and natural supports that will allow them to reach their goals and feel part of their community. You recognize that each individual has their own unique strengths, abilities, needs and preferences. You believe in the Housing First Model for addressing homelessness that prioritizes access to permanent, stable housing, linked with voluntary services as needed. Housing First recognizes that stable housing is a prerequisite for effective psychiatric and substance abuse treatment and for improving quality of life.
Core duties and responsibilities:
Meet regularly with program clients to assist them with reaching goals as outlined in individualized treatment plan developed by the team clinician and client. Work with recently homeless individuals with vouchers to secure permanent housing, benefits, psychiatric and medical services. Assist clients in identifying triggers, natural supports, coping strategies, and strengthening their resilience. Provide supportive counseling. Document services in electronic health record. Participate in scheduled team meetings and consult regularly with team clinician. Assist in locating housing units, completing application process, and maintaining tenancy.
Education required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation, or Criminal Justice . Master’s in counseling or social work is preferred. Supervision for individuals seeking LPC or LCSW licensure is available.
Licensure required:
CSW, LMSW, or PLPC is preferred but not necessary. Benefits include PTO, holiday pay mileage reimbursement, employer match toward retirement plan, healthcare, vision, and dental. Monthly bonus.
Salary:
$42,000
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to
Friday Work Location:
In person
