What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASE MANAGER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING position at Breaking Ground?
Case Manager, Transitional Housing
Queens Drop Center, 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America
Req #2593
Monday, October 7, 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 :
EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled
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Salary : $25
