Case Manager (NYC)

HSNY•New York, NY

7d•$50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Housing Solutions of New York (HSNY) is committed to making a difference in solving the housing problem in New York City by transforming lives and creating holistic paths to employment so that individuals and families can secure safe, clean, affordable, and permanent housing. Our Mission? End Homelessness. About the Role: PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Responsible for conducting intakes, initial skills assessments, providing case management and offering referrals for permanent housing placements or to other appropriate programs. Provide case management services for participants of the Housing Solutions of New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration preferred. Employee must be proficient in written and oral English; written and oral Spanish proficiency is preferred.
Some customer service and job readiness experience preferred.
Knowledge of at least one of the following service areas is required: homeless related issues, criminal justice, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse.
Prior training experience in CARES database is helpful.
Knowledge of MS Word, Powerpoint and other database programs.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial intake assessments. Utilizes assessment tools (CARES) to identify support service needs and makes immediate referrals.
Collaborate with clients with Independent Living Plan (ILP) (CARES), working in collaboration with other Social Service providers and ensures the delivery of comprehensive support services.
Tracks and monitors participant progress. Oversees weekly follow up via one-on-one sessions. Follow up with participants through mentoring and counseling. Meets with participants to address issues, challenges and successes to strengthen client’s capacity for long-term self-sufficiency.
Maintains confidential case record for all clients.
Maintains contacts with outside agencies to refer or obtain additional client services.
Conducts collaborative efforts with service providers to maximize service delivery. Refers participants to job development for subsequent employment if appropriate.
Facilitates workshops addressing issues related to shelter transition from parenting, substance abuse, trauma informed care, healthy living, Cognitive issues/skills, and Job Skills Training if applicable.
Participates in ongoing education and professional development through courses, seminars and other in-service training in the areas of services for the homeless, cultural diversity training, supportive counseling and workforce.
Provides monthly service outcomes information and supporting documentation to Sr. Case Manager for reporting purposes as required by funding agencies.
Performs all other duties as requested by managerial staff and other duties as required.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous PTO
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Referral Program
Professional Development
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403b Plan
403b Employer Match
An opportunity to positively impact the lives of the thousands of clients we serve!