Case Manager & Substance Abuse Counselor - HIV Services

The Doe Fund Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental coverage

Paid retirement plan participation

Paid sick time

Paid personal time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Discounted gym memberships

Zusammenfassung

The Doe Fund Inc. in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Case Manager/Substance Abuse Counselor to provide supportive case management for HASA-funded residents in a permanent supportive housing program for homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

The role emphasizes clinical and communication skills with a focus on independence and well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, developing service plans, linking residents to healthcare, and facilitating groups.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field.
• CASAC or CASAC-T certification or a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) is required.
• At least one year of experience working with people who are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, have substance abuse histories or mental illness.
• At least 3 years of experience in substance abuse counseling.
• Knowledge of benefits in the New York City Metro area, HIV/AIDS, psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
• Strong computer skills – internet, Microsoft Office, and charting databases.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Spanish speaking a plus, but not necessary.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a caseload and provide regular case management services to HASA-funded residents.
• 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 toward 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.
• Compile resources on substance abuse.
• Educate residents and staff about approaches to managing addiction.
• Oversee recovery readiness, relapse prevention, and recovery-oriented services.
• Attend ongoing training to enhance the services provided to the residents.
• Assist with completion of HASA’s weekly and monthly reports as well as any other relevant reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Spanish (bonus)

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field

CASAC or CASAC-T certification

License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The Doe Fund Inc. in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Case Manager/Substance Abuse Counselor to provide supportive case management for HASA-funded residents in a permanent supportive housing program for homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

The role emphasizes clinical and communication skills with a focus on independence and well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, developing service plans, linking residents to healthcare, and facilitating groups.