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Breaking Ground

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
 
Breaking 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.
 
But 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.
 
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, Safe Options Support, the Case Manager, Safe Options Support will provide 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.
 
This position has a 35-hour work week.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
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<li>Provide direct services to a caseload of approximately 25 clients, including conducting necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in achieving housing and recovery goals</li>
<li>Conduct psychosocial evaluations</li>
<li>Connect clients to psychiatric services</li>
<li>Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable</li>
<li>Obtain identification, public benefits, and other applicable income sources for clients</li>
<li>Meet weekly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction, and develop service plans</li>
<li>Prepare all documentation for housing applications</li>
<li>Assist and counsel clients in the process of obtaining permanent housing</li>
<li>Maintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies</li>
<li>Intervene in crisis situations</li>
<li>Escort clients to appointments when needed</li>
<li>Upon training, provide assistance with self-administration of medication consistent with Breaking Ground's policies and procedures</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as assigned</li>
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
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<li>Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience</li>
<li>Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred</li>
<li>Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred</li>
<li>Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, is a condition of employment</li>
<li>Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs</li>
<li>Excellent writing and communication skills</li>
<li>Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred</li>
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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Case Manager, Safe Options Support (SOS), Staten Island

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Case Manager, Safe Options Support (SOS), Staten Island