Housing & Recovery Case Manager

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground in New York is seeking a Case Manager, Woodhull, to provide outreach and case management to people experiencing homelessness, some with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, helping them transition to permanent housing. The role involves a 35-hour work week.

Reporting to the Social Services Supervisor, you will conduct assessments, coordinate benefits, and support housing applications while keeping compliant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of experience working with homeless adults.
• Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license (NY/NJ/CT/PA preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to a caseload of clients and develop service plans.
• Connect clients to psychiatric services and medical treatment.
• Assist in obtaining identification, benefits, and other income sources.
• Assist and counsel clients in obtaining permanent housing and complete housing applications.
• Maintain records in compliance with agency and city/state requirements; intervene in crises.
• Escort clients to appointments and assist with self-administration of medication after training.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Breaking Ground in New York is seeking a Case Manager, Woodhull, to provide outreach and case management to people experiencing homelessness, some with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, helping them transition to permanent housing. The role involves a 35-hour work week.

Reporting to the Social Services Supervisor, you will conduct assessments, coordinate benefits, and support housing applications while keeping compliant records.