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Join The Doe Fund in our mission to move New Yorkers from homelessness to stable housing, lasting employment, and economic opportunity.

Our flagship workforce development program, Ready, Willing & Able (RWA), operates across 660 transitional housing beds and combines housing and comprehensive supportive services with paid work training, career preparation, and occupational skills training. The Doe Fund’s innovative social enterprise model creates additional opportunities for New Yorkers to gain paid, hands-on experience while delivering essential services across the city, including supplemental sanitation, graffiti removal, and rain garden maintenance. We are also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 2,100 apartments in operation or development, creating safe, dignified homes with supportive services and spaces that foster community and connection. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $88 million and a full-time staff of over 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs.

The Case Manager/Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing supportive case management services to the HASA funded residents. The successful candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills along with an understanding of working with the HIV/AIDS population, including seniors.

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, paid participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, discount gym memberships, paid holidays and more.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You are a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or have a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
• You have at least one year of experience working with people who are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, have substance abuse histories or suffer from mental illness.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in substance abuse counseling
• You are knowledgeable of the benefits in the New York City Metro area, HIV/AIDS, psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse, and mental health issues
• You possess solid computer skills – internet, Microsoft Office, and charting database
• You possess strong organizational, writing, and communication skills

It's a Bonus if You Have:

• A degree in Social Work or a relevant field and a CASAC.

• The ability to speak Spanish and English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload and provide regular case management services to these individuals
• Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards
• Conduct and review assessments
• Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared towards self sufficiency
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary
• Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits
• Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, and mental health programs
• Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development
• Monitor and assist residents with rent payments
• Compile resources on substance abuse
• Educate residents and staff about approaches to managing addiction
• Oversee recovery readiness, relapse prevention, and recovery oriented services
• Organize sober recreational activities
• Attend ongoing trainings to enhance the services provided to the residents
• Assist with completion of HASA’s weekly and monthly reports as well as any other relevant reports
• Other duties as assigned

Interested?

Submit your application for review.

Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.