Case Manager

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.

Title: Case Manager Program: Empire Hotel Men's Shelter Salary: $45,000 - $48,000 per year Program Description: Empire Hotel Men's Shelter is an emergency men’s shelter which helps 175 individuals with substance abuse histories work towards health, sobriety, and, ultimately, permanent housing and employment. In addition to lodging and three meals a day, clients receive comprehensive case management services, plus an array of on-site substance abuse related and health care services provided by different programs such as Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal Services, (MSOWS), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service (CDCS), and Outpatient Recovery Center.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Director of Social Services, the Case Manager is responsible for providing the required assessment, case management, and counseling services to a designated caseload of clients. The Case Manager works collaboratively with each client to assist them in identifying and securing community-based housing as rapidly as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties of the Case Manager include but are not limited to the following activities: Conducts intake and assessments, including psycho-social evaluations for assigned case load. Provides case management services and assists in the creation of and adherence to their Individual Living Plans, identifying short- and long-term objectives to be achieved.

Counsel clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as achieving personal goals, finding permanent or alternative housing, maintaining sobriety, complying with medication protocols, and pursuing employment opportunities. Maintains liaison with representatives from community organizations and service and housing providers.

Organizes and educates clients through group activities and other events. Maintains accurate and up to date written client documentation as required by and in accordance with city and state oversight agency guidelines. Provides escort to drive clients to meetings and appointments.

Qualifications

High School/GED Diploma and experience as described below OR Associate's Degree One to two years (1-2) year of experience working with homeless adults, substance use and/or mental health populations. Teamwork, Organizational, Interpersonal, Communication, Computer, Bilingual a plus Knowledge of case management software as well as Microsoft Office Suite Bilingual or multilingual a plus Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer.

Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.