SOS Case Manager: Housing & Recovery

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground in New York, NY seeks a Case Manager for Safe Options Support. You will manage a caseload of about 25 clients, perform assessments, coordinate benefits, and link clients to housing and recovery services. Strong writing, communication, and bilingual Spanish/English are valued.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. The position emphasizes harm reduction and motivational interviewing, with crisis intervention and housing assistance as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance use issues preferred.
• Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred.
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, is a condition of employment
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to a caseload of approximately 25 clients, including conducting necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in achieving housing and recovery goals
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations
• Connect clients to psychiatric services
• Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable
• Obtain identification, public benefits, and other applicable income sources for clients
• Meet weekly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction, and develop service plans
• Prepare all documentation for housing applications
• Assist and counsel clients in the process of obtaining permanent housing
• Maintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies
• Intervene in crisis situations
• Escort clients to appointments when needed
• Upon training, provide assistance with self-administration of medication consistent with Breaking Ground's policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Case management

Harm reduction

Motivational interviewing

Written communication

Spanish language

Phone/electronic communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Breaking Ground in New York, NY seeks a Case Manager for Safe Options Support. You will manage a caseload of about 25 clients, perform assessments, coordinate benefits, and link clients to housing and recovery services. Strong writing, communication, and bilingual Spanish/English are valued.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. The position emphasizes harm reduction and motivational interviewing, with crisis intervention and housing assistance as