Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
Case Manager, Transitional Housing
East Flatbush, 781 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Req #2670
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Case Manager , Transitional Housing will provide case management services to people experiencing homelessness, some with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, in order to assist the individual in the transition to permanent housing.
This position has a 35-hour work week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
+ Provide direct services to a caseload of approximately 15 clients, including conducting necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in achieving 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 all documentation for housing applications
+ Assist and counsel clients in the process of obtaining permanent housing
+ Maintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies
+ Intervene in crisis situations
+ Escort clients to appointments when needed
+ Upon training, provide assistance with self-administration of medication consistent with Breaking Ground's policies and procedures
+ Performs other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
+ Two years of experi ence working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred
+ Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred
+ Valid NY or NJ drivers license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
+ Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs
+ Excellent writing and communication skills
+ Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
+ Pay Type Hourly
+ Min Hiring Rate $24.73
+ Max Hiring Rate $24.73
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+ East Flatbush, 781 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America