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Job description
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
nBreaking 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.
nBut 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.
nReporting to the Social Services Supervisor, the Case Manager, Connect to Care PFNYC provides outreach and 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.
nThis position has a 35-hour work week.
nESSENTIAL DUTIES:
nnnProvide direct services to a caseload of clients, including conducting necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in achieving housing and recovery goals
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nnConduct psychosocial evaluations
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nnConnect clients to psychiatric services
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nnConnect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable
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nnObtain identification, public benefits, and other applicable income sources for clients
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nnMeet weekly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction, and develop service plans
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nnPrepare all documentation for housing applications
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nnAssist and counsel clients in the process of obtaining permanent housing
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nnMaintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies
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nnIntervene in crisis situations
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nnEscort clients to appointments when needed
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nnUpon training, provide assistance with self-administration of medication consistent with Breaking Ground's policies and procedures
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nnPerforms other related duties as assigned
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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
nnnBachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
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nnTwo years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred
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nnExperience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred
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nnValid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
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nnExcellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs
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nnExcellent writing and communication skills
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nnBilingual Spanish/English is preferred
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n nEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
nJob Details
nPay Type Hourly
nHiring Min Rate 24.73 USD
nHiring Max Rate 24.73 USD
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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