Make a bigger differenceAt The Jewish Board, we don't just make a difference - we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that's been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.Reasons you'll love working with us:If you have a particular age range or population you're interested in working with, you can find your niche here. Our clients and staff are as diverse as the city we work in, and include people of all cultures, religions, races, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.With 70 locations throughout the five boroughs, you can work close to where you live. 15 agency vacation days and 15 sick days in addition to generous agency holidays will help you achieve a healthy work/life balance.We offer an excellent benefits package with affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance with low co-pays. ABOUT THE JOB:The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Services division provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, in instill hope and to strengthen resiliency. The Case Assistant is the introductory level of direct care staff working with residents of The Jewish Board's supported housing programs in order to help residents live in the community as independently as possible.KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Supports the clinical and case associate staff in their work with residential clients, and provides services to those clients within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.Works one-on-one with residents to support their attainment of independent living skills (such as meal preparation,managing laundry and cleaning, and financial management), and supports clients in meeting individual goals.Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.Conducts monthly unit/apartment inspections.TO QUALIFYThe Jewish Board is currently looking for talented professionals of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions with the following qualifications:You should have:HS degree/HSE RequiredTwo years of experience in a community mental health or human services setting preferredWillingness to work with a seriously mentally ill population, many with experiences of homelessness and substance use.Compassion and respect for vulnerable individualsPatience and understanding for the sometimes slow process of stabilization and recoveryExcellent resident engagement skills; Strong verbal and written communication skills requiredWe respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. Other details Job Family Clinical Staff [300s] Job Function Medical Professionals Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator 8857 - Case Worker - Social Services - Traveling Min Hiring Rate $20.57