What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Case Manager position at projectrenewal?
Title: Case Manager
Salary: $38,000 -$45,000
Locations: Multiple opportunities are available in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in our Homeless Shelters
- Ana’s Place (Bronx)
- East Williamsburg Men’s Shelter (Brooklyn)
- Fort Washington Men’s Shelter (Upper Manhattan)
- Kenton Hall Men’s Shelter (Manhattan)
- Marsha's House (Bronx)
- New Providence Women’s Shelter ( Manhattan)
- Third Street Men’s Shelter (Lower Manhattan)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Case Manager include but are not limited to the following activities:
- Provide case management and counseling services by conducting intake, psychosocial and housing assessments of clients to identify and obtain financial entitlements, housing and other concrete services (Health Insurance, Food Stamps, SSI etc.)
- In collaboration with each client, prepares and monitors an Independent Living Plan, identifying long and short-term objectives to be achieved
- Identifies and makes referrals for community based treatment and support services
- Counsels clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as wellness self-management, maintaining sobriety, complying with medication, pursing employment, independent living skills etc.
- Collaborates with on-site psychiatric provider/nursing/primary care to ensure each client has an aftercare plan
- Maintains accurate and up to date written client documentation as required and in accord with city, federal, state and local agency regulations and guidelines
- Inputs client information and updates into the database system
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field of experience required
- 1-2 years of experience working with homeless mentally ill adults or other special needs population preferred
- Excellent oral, writing and listening skills
- Proficiency in computer required.
- Bilingual or multilingual a plus
Salary : $42,000 - $45,000