Geffner House Residence - Case Manager

Project Renewal • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.

Program Description: Geffner House is a 307-unit supportive Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building that provides permanent housing for low-income men and women, including people with serious and persistent mental illness; individuals who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction; and people who are living with HIV/AIDS. Tenants are offered a comprehensive array of clinical services and occupational therapy services.

Requirements

• Proficiency in computer required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience working with homeless mentally ill adults or other special needs population preferred
• Excellent oral, writing and listening skills
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides intake, psychosocial and substance abuse assessments to tenants and develops an appropriate treatment plan for each tenant in the assigned caseload.
• Makes home visits, coordinates medical, psychiatric and substance abuse services.
• Monitors medication compliance as necessary.
• Maintains up to date written information or case notes on contacts with the tenants and any other required information and enters all contacts and interventions into the FOOTHOLD/AWARDS system.
• Conducts individual and group supportive counseling sessions.
• Organizes and educates tenants through groups and other activities presenting issues of interest to the tenants such as money management, employment opportunities etc.
• Links tenants to community services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.
• Work with property management to maintain clients’ housing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed