WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHY CHI?

CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:

Paid time off 2 personal days awarded annually (effective Jan 1, 2023) Health insurance and health reimbursement account Dental and vision plans Flexible spending account AFLAC supplemental insurance Voluntary plans Dependent Care Spending Account Working Advantage- Employee Perks 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Employee Assistance Program Monthly trainings and career development plans Salary: Bachelor’s degree: $21.64, Master’s degree: $24.04 Overtime available Open Shifts Monday - Friday 8am-4pm Location: Poughkeepsie NY

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

CHI is looking for a full-time Case Manager for our Vanderbilt location. You will be responsible for ensuring that all program participants are provided with the services necessary to promote personal and economic independence, to have skills required to obtain, maintain, and retain permanent housing, and are living in well-maintained units. This is accomplished by performing the following functions:

Adhere to and enforce program regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure all clients receive quality services. Develop with clients an Independent Living Plan (ILP) by identifying needs and goals and evaluate clients’ progress on short and long term goals. Provide information, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, direct service, and advocacy services for all clients. Develop and maintain a resource network for referrals as related to the needs of the individuals being served in supervised programs. Collaborate with DSS and other service providers to assist clients in fulfilling ILP and program requirements. Assist clients with direct services such as current and projected client budget, current resume as appropriate, assistance with ADL skills, etc.            Facilitate face-to-face meetings with clients. Inspect living space regularly to assess client ADL needs and program compliance. Limit and document improper use of agency resources by clients such as unit damages, furniture, or appliances.   Evaluate, document, and inform the direct supervisor of physical plant needs of the housing unit and/or common areas. Complete discharge plans. Submit all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI. Maintain charts and files in an orderly fashion. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.