Job description

CoveCare Center (Formerly Putnam Family & Community Services, Inc.), a private non-profit agency providing mental health and substance use treatment services in Putnam County, NY.

Cove Care Center is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We offer you more than just a “job”. We focus on the professional development of our staff to advance the capabilities of our people. We offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. We offer an inclusive, welcoming diverse environment and mutual respect. We offer flexible schedules and focus on a work-life balance for the well-being of all our staff members.

Cove Care Center takes an innovative and compassionate approach to counseling and wellness management. What sets us apart is our focus on the whole person and our individualized approach to healing and recovery. At Cove Care, we empower clients to manage their symptoms and make the changes necessary to live healthy lives. We do this in an environment that is safe and affordable. Our Mission…is to partner with individuals, families, and the community to foster hope, wellness, and recovery, and to restore quality of life by addressing mental health needs, substance use, and social and emotional issues.

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity, please come and join our CoveCare Center family. CoveCare Center has a full-time opening for a Peer Care Manager Assistant. We are seeking an individual that shares our vision of partnering with individuals, families and the community to foster hope, wellness and recovery. The Peer Care Management Assistant is primarily responsible for the support of the Care Management Department but may also coordinate services and supports for individuals with a primary diagnosis of severe mental illness and/or other qualifying disorders to help successful integration into and maintenance in and maintenance in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Assists Care Managers with clerical work including copying, filing, supply inventory and ordering;
• Assists Care Managers with data entry and data tracking for quality assurance purposes;
• Participates in care coordination and other inter-disciplinary team meetings for case reviews, exchange of information and supervision;
• Compiles, reports and maintains records in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with appropriate requirements;
• Assesses client’s success and satisfaction in the environments of living, learning, working and socialization;
• Advocates for and assists clients in gaining access to entitlements and benefits, health and human services, including preparation and coordination of applications;
• Provides outreach in the community via home visits to engage clients and link to services;
• Identifies and advocates for improvements in the services that our clients receive;
• Assumes responsibility for caseload of individuals including all charting and paperwork responsibilities associated with cases;
• Implements and coordinates the service plan in conjunction with the client and involved supports;
• Meets productivity standards;
• Attends workshops, conferences and staff development training seminars;
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all referents and community resources;
• Undertakes related duties as assigned;

Job description

CoveCare Center (Formerly Putnam Family & Community Services, Inc.), a private non-profit agency providing mental health and substance use treatment services in Putnam County, NY.

Cove Care Center is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We offer you more than just a “job”. We focus on the professional development of our staff to advance the capabilities of our people. We offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. We offer an inclusive, welcoming diverse environment and mutual respect. We offer flexible schedules and focus on a work-life balance for the well-being of all our staff members.

Cove Care Center takes an innovative and compassionate approach to counseling and wellness management. What sets us apart is our focus on the whole person and our individualized approach to healing and recovery. At Cove Care, we empower clients to manage their symptoms and make the changes necessary to live healthy lives. We do this in an environment that is safe and affordable. Our Mission…is to partner with individuals, families, and the community to foster hope, wellness, and recovery, and to restore quality of life by addressing mental health needs, substance use, and social and emotional issues.

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity, please come and join our CoveCare Center family. CoveCare Center has a full-time opening for a Peer Care Manager Assistant. We are seeking an individual that shares our vision of partnering with individuals, families and the community to foster hope, wellness and recovery. The Peer Care Management Assistant is primarily responsible for the support of the Care Management Department but may also coordinate services and supports for individuals with a primary diagnosis of severe mental illness and/or other qualifying disorders to help successful integration into and maintenance in and maintenance in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Assists Care Managers with clerical work including copying, filing, supply inventory and ordering;
• Assists Care Managers with data entry and data tracking for quality assurance purposes;
• Participates in care coordination and other inter-disciplinary team meetings for case reviews, exchange of information and supervision;
• Compiles, reports and maintains records in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with appropriate requirements;
• Assesses client’s success and satisfaction in the environments of living, learning, working and socialization;
• Advocates for and assists clients in gaining access to entitlements and benefits, health and human services, including preparation and coordination of applications;
• Provides outreach in the community via home visits to engage clients and link to services;
• Identifies and advocates for improvements in the services that our clients receive;
• Assumes responsibility for caseload of individuals including all charting and paperwork responsibilities associated with cases;
• Implements and coordinates the service plan in conjunction with the client and involved supports;
• Meets productivity standards;
• Attends workshops, conferences and staff development training seminars;
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all referents and community resources;
• Undertakes related duties as assigned;

Peer advocacy training is preferred.

Applicants with lived experience in navigating mental health/substance abuse services and the ability to model principles of recovery and wellness are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicant must be able to draw on his/her own personal experience while being able to transcend own personal events to articulate the experience of the served individual.

High School Diploma and at least 1 year of experience providing direct services to the medically underserved or in the behavioral health field. Applicant must have excellent computer, verbal, and written skills. Valid driver’s license, insurability through agency’s insurance, and use of own car required. Must be able to travel in the community and access clients in their own homes.