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Breaking Ground Case Manager, Permanent Housing in Brooklyn, New York
Case Manager, Permanent Housing
The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Req #2444
Friday, April 12, 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.
TheCase Manager, Permanent Housingis responsible for providing support services to help individuals remain housed and to address needs such as benefits/entitlements, activities of daily living, substance abuse and mental health services. The Case Manager conducts home visits and links the client with local services in the community, as well as coordinating group activities for their caseload. The Case Manager provides case management services to formerly homeless individuals, some with multiple disabilities, in order to help the individual transition and adjust to permanent housing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide direct services to a caseload of approximately 15 clients, including conducting home visits, necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in maintaining housing and achieving recovery goals
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of clients, including completion of 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, 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 preparation of documents needed for recertification and maintaining their housing
Escort clients to appointments when needed
Maintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies
Intervene in crisis situations
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:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred
Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred
Valid NY or NJ driver’s 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
Compensation: $24.73 - $24.73 / Per Hour
Compensation: $45,008.60 - $45,008.60 / Per Annum
As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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- Pay Type Hourly
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- The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America