Housing Case Manager

About the Program

Multiple opportunities are available in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in our Housing Programs:

• Bedford Greenhouse I and II (Bronx)
• The Villa (Bronx)
• Parole Support and Treatment Program (Scattered Sites)
• In-Homes Now & PRI Transitions (Scattered Sites)
• Geffner House (Mid-town Manhattan)
• Renewal House (Bronx)
• Fletcher Residence (Bronx)
• Clinton Residence (Mid-town Manhattan)
• Leona Blanche House (Bronx)
• St. Nicholas House (Upper Manhattan)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides intake, psychosocial and substance abuse assessments and develop an appropriate treatment plan for each client in the assigned caseload
• Provides case management services to assist in the creation of and adherence to individual Service Plans, identifying short-term and long-term goals and objectives to be achieved
• Conducts home visits, coordinates medical, psychiatric and substance abuse services
• Monitors medication compliance as necessary
• Maintains written information or case notes regarding all contact and intervention with the clients in AWARDS/CARES system
• Conducts individual and group supportive counseling sessions
• Organizes and educates tenants through groups and other activities presenting issues of interest to the clients such as money management, employment opportunities, etc.
• Links clients to community services
• Participates in weekly clinical meetings to discuss high risk clients; updates spreadsheets related to clients' progress
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field of experience required
• 1-2 years of experience working with homeless mentally ill adults or other special needs population preferred
• Excellent oral, writing and listening skills
• Proficiency in computer required
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Pay

$38,000 - $46,000 per year