Case Manager

Project Renewal • Brooklyn, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Empire Hotel Men's Shelter is an emergency men’s shelter which helps 175 individuals with substance abuse histories work towards health, sobriety, and, ultimately, permanent housing and employment. In addition to lodging and three meals a day, clients receive comprehensive case management services, plus an array of on-site substance abuse related and health care services provided by different programs such as Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal Services, (MSOWS), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service (CDCS), and Outpatient Recovery Center.

Requirements

• High School/GED Diploma and experience as described below OR Associate's Degree
• One to two years (1-2) year of experience working with homeless adults, substance use and/or mental health populations.
• Teamwork, Organizational, Interpersonal, Communication, Computer skills
• Knowledge of case management software as well as Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and assessments, including psycho-social evaluations for assigned case load.
• Provides case management services and assists in the creation of and adherence to their Individual Living Plans, identifying short- and long-term objectives to be achieved.
• Counsel clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as achieving personal goals, finding permanent or alternative housing, maintaining sobriety, complying with medication protocols, and pursuing employment opportunities.
• Maintains liaison with representatives from community organizations and service and housing providers.
• Organizes and educates clients through group activities and other events.
• Maintains accurate and up to date written client documentation as required by and in accordance with city and state oversight agency guidelines.
• Provides escort to drive clients to meetings and appointments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree