FORTUNE SOCIETY INC is Hiring a Case Manager - Freedom House - Long Island City Near Long Island City, NY
Job Details Job Location Freedom House 3 (Long Island City, Queens) - Queens, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift Day Description Title: Case Manager Department: Freedom House Status: Full Time, Regular, Non Exempt Salary: $45,000 $55,000 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable intervals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. SUMMARY The Housing Specialist Case Manager will screen, assess, counsel and link homeless, formerly incarcerated clients with histories of mental illness, substance use and/or HIV/AIDS to needed transitional and permanent housing. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments on newly released individuals and clients eligible for housing services
Create individualized treatment plans for each client. Document all client services, including successful and unsuccessful outreach attempts.
Conduct crisis intervention with clients, as needed
Develop and maintain appropriate housing stock for our clients
Assess clients need for temporary rental subsidy and furniture/moving allowance
Collaborate with Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Department of Homeless services (DHS), and Human Resources Administration (HRA) to assure clients receive entitlements in a timely manner
Assist clients in obtaining all necessary documentation to facilitate benefits application process. Complete and submit clients' application to appropriate benefits provider agency (e.g., HRA, Social Security)
Act as a liaison to representatives of benefits administrations
Act as liaison between client and landlord to mediate any landlord-tenant issues
Provide ongoing counseling, supportive services needed to achieve goals stated in client treatment plan.
Conduct periodic treatment plan reviews
Facilitate support groups and community meetings
Conduct inspections of housing units to ensure compliance with applicable housing codes and standards
Advocate for client services, especially housing and HRA rent enhancement benefits, as needed
Follow-up with all referral agencies regarding client progress
Conduct client home visits
Enter all client services in the agency's proprietary database, as well as in the appropriate contract funder databases, if applicable
Prepare and submit reports on client intake and discharge activities
Perform other related duties as assigned
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE REPORTS TO: Director SUPERVISES: Does not directly supervise paid staff. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS
HS diploma; some college preferred.
At least two years experience dealing with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and/or criminal justice issues
Experience working with clients, at-risk youth and other disenfranchised populations (Clients and persons in recovery are encouraged to apply)
Possess strong follow-up, organizational and leadership skills
Possess strong verbal and writing skills
Experience using Microsoft Word computer applications
Able to encourage disenfranchised populations to seek and obtain needed social services
Possess valid drivers license and proven driving ability as demonstrated by previous driving record
The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, citizenship status, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.