Case Manager Harm Reduction

Project Renewal Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal Inc. in New York City seeks a Harm Reduction Case Manager for the In Homes Now program to support 116 residents transitioning to permanent housing.

The program uses a Harm Reduction/Housing First approach, with housing provided across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The role requires managing a caseload of 16–18, meeting clients at least twice a month in their homes, coordinating referrals, and maintaining accurate clinical and statistical records.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete assessments and service plans.
• Experience working with individuals who are homeless and/or affected by substance abuse.
• Strong time management and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 16–18 individuals.
• Meet clients at least twice monthly in home.
• Refer clients to medical/dental and substance abuse services.
• Maintain accurate clinical and statistical documentation.
• Complete service plans every 6 months.
• Complete psychosocial assessments annually.
• Escort clients to appointments.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings; participate in case consultations.

Skills

Assessments & service planning

Homelessness experience

Time management & writing

Job description

Permanent - In Homes Now, 357 West 126th Street, New York, New York, United States of America

Job Description

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: Harm Reduction Case Manager

Program: In Homes Now

Salary Range: $44,000 - $48,000

Program Description:

In Homes Now provides 116 formerly homeless men and women with permanent housing. The multi-disciplinary team works together to ensure that each tenant successfully remain in their housing. The approach used in this program is a Harm Reduction/Housing First Model. Housing is provided through independent apartments rented by Project Renewal throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The case management program provides assessment, treatment planning, advocacy and referral services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Case Manager for a caseload of 16 to 18 individuals
• Meet with clients a minimum of 2 times per month in the home
• Assist clients with referrals for medical/dental and substance abuse services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical and statistical documentation
• Complete service plans every 6 months
• Complete psychosocials annually
• Escort client to appointments
• Attend and participate in all staff and team meetings, and in-service training; case consultation with interdisciplinary staff

Qualifications

• Ability to complete assessments, and service plans
• Experience working with individuals who are homeless and/or those affected by substance abuse
• Strong time management and writing skills

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.