Case Manager- Shelter

Job Description

Job Description

Join WCS Healthcare Partners as a Case Manager in Supportive Housing, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals who have experienced homelessness. You will work in the Bronx, providing essential services that promote health, wellness, and housing stability. This role is perfect for someone passionate about helping others and skilled in managing diverse client needs.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated counseling and case management services to engage residents and promote health and wellness, personal growth, and housing stability.
• Collaborate with residents to develop client-centered, recovery-oriented service plans with short and long-term goals.
• Utilize a harm reduction approach to support a diverse caseload of formerly homeless individuals around issues of mental health and substance use.
• Make referrals and serve as a liaison with care coordination agencies, health and mental health providers, substance use programs, and employment providers to secure services.
• Actively engage residents through regular apartment visits, community outings, and escorts to appointments as needed.

 

Requirements

• BA/BS required, preferably in a related field such as social work, sociology, or psychology.
• One year of experience working with single adults impacted by poverty, chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and medical issues required.
• Highly organized and able to manage a diverse caseload of clients with diverse needs.
• Able to work well under pressure, including in crisis situations, and flexible with work schedule when necessary.
• Track record of proactive, strength-based work with individuals and families.
• Experience with ETO or other electronic case management systems.
• Experience working with evidence-based models.

 

Pandologic. Keywords: Medical Case Manager, Location: QUEENS, NY - 11363 , PL: 604549412