Shelter Case Manager

East Williamsburg Men’s Shelter (Brooklyn) 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 Locations: Multiple opportunities are available in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan at PRI Homeless Shelters Salary: $38,000 -$45,000 Ana’s Place (Bronx) Barbara Kleinman Men's Shelter (Brooklyn) Canopy Women's Shelter (Manhattan) Compass House Women's Shelter (Manhattan) East Williamsburg Men’s Shelter (Brooklyn) Fort Washington Men’s Shelter (Upper Manhattan) Marsha's House (Bronx) New Providence Women’s Shelter (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 Counsel clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as wellness self-management, maintaining sobriety, complying with medication, pursuing 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr