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ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, Safe Options Support, the Case Manager, Safe Options Support will provide case management services to people experiencing homelessness, some with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, in order to assist the individual in the transition to permanent housing.

This position has a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

+ Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse 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

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 24.73 USD

Hiring Max Rate 24.73 USD