Case Manager, Transitional Housing
About The Position
Midwood Safe Haven, located in Midwood, Brooklyn, serves 51 individuals who are not yet ready for permanent housing or have faced challenges in other housing programs. It provides a safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodation alternative to living on the street. The facility offers on-site case management and clinical services to support residents' needs and assist those ready to transition to secure permanent housing. The Case Manager, Transitional Housing, reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, will deliver case management services to individuals experiencing homelessness, some of whom have mental illness and/or substance use disorders, to help them move into permanent housing. This position involves a 35-hour work week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs
- Excellent writing and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred
- Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred
- Valid NY or NJ driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
- Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services to a caseload of approximately 15 clients, including conducting necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in achieving housing and recovery goals
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations
- Connect clients to psychiatric services
- Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable
- Obtain identification, public benefits, and other applicable income sources for clients
- Meet weekly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction, and develop service plans
- Prepare all documentation for housing applications
- Assist and counsel clients in the process of obtaining permanent housing
- Maintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies
- Intervene in crisis situations
- Escort clients to appointments when needed
- Upon training, provide assistance with self-administration of medication consistent with Breaking Ground's policies and procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
