Case Manager Willets Point
Breaking Ground•New York, NY
•$25 - $25
About The Position
The Case Manager, Permanent Housing provides support services to formerly homeless individuals, some with multiple disabilities, to help them transition to and adjust to permanent housing and remain housed. The role addresses needs including benefits and entitlements, activities of daily living, substance use, and mental health services. The Case Manager conducts home visits, connects clients with local community services, and coordinates group activities for their caseload.
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 approximately 15 clients, including home visits, assessments, benefits assistance, and other services that support housing stability and recovery goals.
- Conduct initial and ongoing client assessments, including biannual and psychosocial assessments, and provide crisis intervention when needed.
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations.
- Connect clients to psychiatric services.
- Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable.
- Connect clients to job training programs, recreational activities, community services, and food and nutrition programs.
- 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.
- Assist clients with preparing documents needed for recertification and maintaining their housing.
- Escort clients to appointments when needed.
- Maintain records in compliance with agency standards and City and State agency requirements.
- Intervene in crisis situations.
- Upon 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
