About the Organization
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.
Position
Case Manager, Supported Housing
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Bergen Street
Salary
$55,000/yr.
Days/Hours
Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm
Description

The Case Manager is responsible for assisting tenants with successful community integration by using a person-centered, strength-based approach to facilitate linkages with community resources, provide individualized counseling and support, and ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with program requirements. The Case Manager is an essential resource and advocate for BK SHO tenant.
This Case Manager will be based out of the Bergen St. site in Brooklyn as the homesite and will be the sole Concern staff member on site for the Gateway Elton Street Supported Housing program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate tenant linkage with chosen support services available in the community (e.g., care coordination, outpatient behavioral and physical health services, dual recovery supports, vocational services and opportunities, entitlements and financial assistance and peer supports).
Employ a person-centered, strength-based approach to solicit interests, aspirations, and preferences toward the development of quarterly goal plans, functional assessments, goal plan reviews. Meeting with tenants to develop skills and review progress. Responsible for all documentation required for client record (e.g., progress notes, discharge plans, etc.).
Provide individual counseling and support services to help promote skill development and tenant growth, including wellness self management, medication self sufficiency, housing readiness and financial competency.
Work closely with Related/ Gateway Elton property management team and Concern staff to ensure rent payment and property management support at the site.
Conduct monthly apartment inspections as part of tenant contact
Participate in weekly supervision and other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
Salary: $55,000/yr.
Position Requirements

Bachelors Degree preferred in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people with mental illnesses. The individual in this position must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.
Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.