Housing 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:** Housing Case Manager **Salary Range:** $38,000 - $46,000 per year **Program:** Multiple opportunities are available in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in our Housing Programs * Bedford Greenhouse I and II (Bronx) * The Villa (Bronx) * Parole Support and Treatment Program (Scattered Sites) * In-Homes Now & PRI Transitions (Scattered Sites) * Geffner House (Mid-town Manhattan) * Renewal House (Bronx) * Fletcher Residence (Bronx) * Clinton Residence (Mid-town Manhattan) * Leona Blanche House (Bronx) * St. Nicholas House (Upper Manhattan) **Essential Duties And Responsibilities** The essential duties of the Housing Case Manager include but are not limited to the following activities: * Provides intake, psychosocial and substance abuse assessments to and develop an appropriate treatment plan for each client in the assigned caseload. * Provides case management services to assist in the creation of and adherence to individual Service Plans, identifying short-term and long-term goals and objectives to be achieved. * Conducts home visits, coordinates medical, psychiatric and substance abuse services * Monitors medication compliance as necessary * Maintains written information or case notes regarding all contact and intervention with the clients in AWARDS/CARES system * Conducts individual and group supportive counseling sessions * Organizes and educates tenants through groups and other activities presenting issues of interest to the clients such as money management, employment opportunities, etc. * Links clients to community services * Participates in weekly clinical meetings to discuss high risk clients; updates spreadsheets related to clients’ progress * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff. **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 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.