Case ManagerEast Flatbush, 781 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America Req #972 Monday, August 2, 2021
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.
Located in East Flatbush, one of Breaking Ground’s Transitional Housing programs embraces a Housing First and Harm Reduction philosophy with an aim at helping residents secure appropriate permanent housing. The Case Manager will provide case management services to homeless individuals, some with multiple disabilities, in order to assist the individual in the transition to permanent housing.
This position has a 35-hour work week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Conduct an initial assessment of incoming clients who are referred from the shelter system
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations
- Connect clients to psychiatric services
- Connect clients to medical treatment & substance use treatment facilities when applicable
- Obtain identification, public benefits and other applicable income sources for clients
- Meet regularly 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
- Performs other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four years of work experience, experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred
- Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Required: Valid NY driver’s license with a driving record in good standing
- Maintaining a good driving record (as defined by the organization) is a condition of employment
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learn new programs are preferred
- Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
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