Case Manager

Project Renewal Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York seeks a Case Manager for Geffner House, a SRO facility. The role involves providing assessments, counseling, and essential services to support low-income adults with mental health and substance issues. Candidates should have a degree in social work or psychology and relevant experience. Excellent communication skills required, with bilingual candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience for associate degree holders.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides intake, psychosocial and substance abuse assessments.
• Conducts home visits and coordinates medical services.
• Monitors medication compliance and conducts counseling sessions.

Skills

Excellent oral skills

Excellent writing skills

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Associates degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Master’s Degree, CASAC-T, MSW, or LMHC

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Permanent - Geffner, New York, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Title: Case Manager
Program: Geffner House
Salary Range: $45,000- $48,000 per year

Program Description

Geffner House is a 305 unit supportive Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building that provides permanent housing for low-income adults, including individuals with serious and persistent mental illness; individuals who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction; and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Tenants are offered a comprehensive array of services.

Overall Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the senior clinical staff, the Case Manager is responsible for providing assessments, counseling, and referral services to tenants with persistent mental illness, individuals who are recovering from drug/alcohol addiction and/or those living with either HIV or AIDS. Work with property management to maintain tenants’ housing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the Case Manager include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Provides intake, psychosocial and substance abuse assessments to and develop an appropriate treatment plan for each tenant in the assigned caseload.
• 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 tenants FOOTHOLD/AWARDS system;
• Conducts individual and group supportive counseling sessions
• Organizes and educates tenants through groups and other activities presenting issues of interest to the tenants such as money management, employment opportunities etc.
• Links tenants to community services
• Participates in weekly clinical meetings to discuss high risk tenants; updates spreadsheets related to tenant’s progress
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology, or related human services field.
• Associates degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology, or related human services field and minimum 2 years’ experience in the field
• Master’s Degree, CASAC-T, MSW, or LMHC is highly desirable
• Excellent oral, writing and listening skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferable: Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
• Preferable: A minimum of one year of experience working with homeless individuals with a mental illness, substance addiction or MICA diagnosis.
• Preferable: Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff to serve the needs of the tenants as effectively as possible.
• Preferable: Knowledge of case management software is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially WORD, e-mail and EXCEL.

Permanent - Geffner, New York, New York, United States of America