Case Manager, Transitional Housing
About The Position
Breaking Ground operates supportive housing and programs in New York City, upstate New York, and Connecticut to help people experiencing homelessness move indoors and transition to permanent housing. The Andrews, located on the Bowery in Manhattan, is a 146-unit Safe Haven offering short-term accommodations and on-site case management and clinical services. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Case Manager provides case management to people experiencing homelessness, including individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, to help them transition 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 approximately 15 clients, including assessments, benefits assistance, and other services supporting housing and recovery goals.
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations.
- Connect clients to psychiatric services.
- Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable.
- Help clients obtain identification, public benefits, and other applicable income sources.
- Meet weekly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction, and develop service plans.
- Prepare documentation for housing applications.
- Assist and counsel clients as they obtain 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
