As a pro-life organization, Good Counsel is more than a home, it’s a new beginning. Through our programs, every woman receives the life skills training she needs to never be homeless again.

We value the dignity of human life, integrity, excellence, respect, inclusivity and collaboration. You can be a part of transforming a woman’s life.

Seeking a compassionate, highly efficient team player to be a personal resource for new Moms who are looking forward to a brighter future.

The hours are flexible, but must live within a convenient commutable distance to be available for emergencies.

Benefits: Position includes health insurance, including dental and vision coverage.

• The Case Manager conducts the initial assessment and orients residents to the home and sets individual goals.
• This is a hands-on role. The Case Manager does everything from working with residents in the home to taking them to doctor appointments and accompanying them into the delivery room when they're giving birth.
• Ensures all residents apply for and are receiving all entitlement benefits within 45 days of coming into the home.
• Teaches personal financial management and career development to residents.
• Develops an appropriate discharge plan for each resident to ensure a smooth transition from home to independent living with available mental health support.
• Provides pro-active case management for two years to residents who move into private living.
• Compiles statistical data to analyze the effectiveness of all internal life skills programs.
• Maintains accurate records including resident files, Casey life skills data, discharge reports, weekly and incident reports, and financial snapshots.
• The ideal candidate:
• 100% committed to the organization’s pro-life mission.
• MUST have experience working with mentally ill and substance-dependent residents.
• Must be knowledgeable of social services resources available in the NY area.
• Has experience working with clients to set goals and holding them accountable to achieve them.
• A confident advocate for her client.
• Experienced with a variety of mental health diagnoses.
• Suggests better approaches and thrives on change.
• Admits mistakes freely and openly and is looking to build a drama-free community.
• Respects their co-workers and the families we serve as valuable individuals.
• Familiarity with Casey Life Skills Assessment is helpful.
• Enjoys a hands-on role working directly with residents including doctor's appointments to the delivery room.

Qualifications:

Job Type: Full-time

• Bachelors or Masters Degree Required in human services, social work and/or psychology.
• Extensive experience working with clients with mental illness or substance abuse challenges.
• Drivers License and clean driving record preferred.
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 20 benefit days and 8 sick days
• 1 hour paid prayer time per day.