Case Manager, Connect to Care, NYP
About The Position
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 housing units across New York City, as well as housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Its supportive housing combines affordable housing with services that help people maintain their homes long-term. The organization also provides street outreach and transitional housing resources to help people experiencing homelessness move toward permanent housing. Reporting to the Social Services Supervisor, the Case Manager, Connect to Care PFNYC provides outreach and case management to people experiencing homelessness, including some with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, to assist them in transitioning to permanent housing. The position has 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.
- Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services to a caseload of clients, including assessments, benefits assistance, and other services that support 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 documentation for housing applications.
- Assist and counsel clients in obtaining permanent housing.
- Maintain records in compliance with agency standards and City and State agency requirements.
- Intervene in crisis situations.
- Escort clients to appointments when needed.
- After training, assist with self-administration of medication in accordance with Breaking Ground policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
