Case Manager

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.

Title:                  Case Manager

Program:           New Providence Women’s Shelter

Salary Range:   $42,000 - $46,000 per year

Program Description: The New Providence Women’s Shelter is a 130-bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless women diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, an on-site Article 28 Clinic provides primary and behavioral health care services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the Case Manager include, but are not limited to the following activities:

• Conducts intake and assessments, makes necessary referrals for services, and completes/updates psycho-social assessments of clients.
• Provides case management services and assists clients in the creation of and adherence to their Independent Living Plans by identifying short and long-term objectives of which can be achieved.
• Inputs all client information and updates in a timely fashion into the CARES system as well as the client’s physical chart.
• Works collaboratively with clients and other staff to identify and obtain financial entitlements, housing and other concrete services
• Maintains accurate and up to date written client documentation as required and in accordance with City/State oversight agency guidelines
• Provides guidance for clients through individualized session on issues such as achieving personal goals, finding permanent or alternative housing, maintaining sobriety, complying with medication protocols and pursuing employment opportunities.
• Maintains liaison with representatives from community organizations.
• Provides escort services to clients’ appointments as needed.
• Attends and participates in the program meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Leader, Clinical Director or Program Director.

Physical Activities

While performing the duties of this position, the Case Manager must stand to talk to clients and staff, sit for extended periods of time at the computer, and reach or squat to get records from the files. The Case Manager must be able to use the New York City Transit system to escort clients to scheduled appointments, interviews, or meetings in any of the five boroughs.

Qualifications:

• High School/GED Diploma and experience as described below OR Associate's Degree
• One to two years (1-2) year of experience working with homeless adults, substance use and/or mental health populations.
• Teamwork, Organizational, Interpersonal, Communication, Computer, Bilingual a plus
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of the clients as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• An ability to work independently and to adjust one’s schedule to accommodate the needs of the clients.
• Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.
• An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
• Knowledge of Case Management software (CARES). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer.  Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.