Impactful Case Manager – Housing & Recovery Services

LANTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Case Manager for Rustin House, a supportive housing site in New York, NY.

The role focuses on stabilizing residents, maintaining housing stability, and helping clients achieve physical, emotional, vocational, and social goals. The position requires a minimum of 2 years in social services, a High school diploma/HSE/GED, and a valid Food Handler’s License (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Qualifications

• High school diploma, HSE or GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years of social services experience required.
• Possession of a valid Food Handler’s License, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire, is required.
• Highly organized and able to manage a diverse caseload of clients with diverse needs.
• Experience with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and/or low-income populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for tenants and support housing stability.
• Utilize a harm reduction approach to support clients with mental health and substance use issues.
• Conduct regular apartment visits and escort residents to appointments as needed.
• Develop safety plans and de-escalate crises with team collaboration.
• Maintain documentation for all cases and reporting requirements.
• Participate in supervision and staff meetings to ensure best practices.

Skills

Case management

Harm reduction

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

High school diploma/HSE/GED

Food Handler’s License

ETO (electronic case management)

Tools

ETO

Job description

Lantern Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Case Manager for Rustin House, a supportive housing site in New York, NY.

The role focuses on stabilizing residents, maintaining housing stability, and helping clients achieve physical, emotional, vocational, and social goals. The position requires a minimum of 2 years in social services, a High school diploma/HSE/GED, and a valid Food Handler’s License (or ability to obtain within 6 months).