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Job Description
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Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor?
Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and recidivism. Our flagship Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program provides paid transitional work experience, transitional housing, advanced occupational training, and comprehensive supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Doe Fund is also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 1,900 units in operation or pre-development. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $73 million and a full-time staff of nearly 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs.
We are seeking a Case Manager for The Doe Fund's newest permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The program is designed to provide long-term residential care and twenty-four-hour support services in a community environment that maximizes residents' independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being. This 255 unit residence will provide housing for 153 individuals and families referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) and the rest 102 units will be apartments for moderate income households.
The Case Manager is responsible for providing supportive case management services to the residents referred by HASA. The successful candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills along with an experience working with the HIV/AIDS population.
Responsibilities:
Maintain a caseload and provide supportive case management services to these individuals
Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards
Conduct and review assessments
Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared towards self sufficiency
Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers
Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary
Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits
Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, HRA and mental health programs
Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development
Monitor and assist residents with rent payments and budgeting
Conduct regular unit inspections
Educate residents about approaches to mental health
Attend ongoing trainings to enhance the services provided to the residents
Assist with completion of reports as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field
Minimum Of Three Years Of Post-Bachelor's Experience
Ideal candidate must have working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness and homelessness
Excellent case management skills including knowledge of benefits in the NYC Metro area
Sensitivity to community issues and needs
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Strong ethical standards, confidentiality and personal integrity
Computer proficiency (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Interested?
Submit your application for review.
Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Let’s Connect!
Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor?
Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and recidivism. Our flagship Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program provides paid transitional work experience, transitional housing, advanced occupational training, and comprehensive supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Doe Fund is also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 1,900 units in operation or pre-development. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $73 million and a full-time staff of nearly 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs.
We are seeking a Case Manager for The Doe Fund's newest permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The program is designed to provide long-term residential care and twenty-four-hour support services in a community environment that maximizes residents' independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being. This 255 unit residence will provide housing for 153 individuals and families referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) and the rest 102 units will be apartments for moderate income households.
The Case Manager is responsible for providing supportive case management services to the residents referred by HASA. The successful candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills along with an experience working with the HIV/AIDS population.
Responsibilities:
Maintain a caseload and provide supportive case management services to these individuals
Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards
Conduct and review assessments
Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared towards self sufficiency
Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers
Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary
Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits
Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, HRA and mental health programs
Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development
Monitor and assist residents with rent payments and budgeting
Conduct regular unit inspections
Educate residents about approaches to mental health
Attend ongoing trainings to enhance the services provided to the residents
Assist with completion of reports as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field
Minimum Of Three Years Of Post-Bachelor's Experience
Ideal candidate must have working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness and homelessness
Excellent case management skills including knowledge of benefits in the NYC Metro area
Sensitivity to community issues and needs
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Strong ethical standards, confidentiality and personal integrity
Computer proficiency (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Interested?
Submit your application for review.
Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
