Case Manager- Union Ave

Job Title: Case Manager Job Location: Bronx, New York Department: Supportive Housing, Single room occupancy FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports to: Senior Case Manager and Program Director Hours: 35 hours per week, schedules (in person or in the field) Office Hours: Office is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Annualized at $57,914.57 with a comprehensive benefits package Date: April 20, 2026 Geel Community Services’ Mission: Our mission is to enable people with mental illness and co-occurring disorders to establish and maintain safety and stability in a supportive living environment. Geel’s housing and support services combine a coordinated, self-directed approach that is individually tailored, and trauma informed. Our model promotes increased self-sufficiency, self-worth, recovery, and the ability for those we serve to live independently within their communities. Program Description: Geel Union Avenue H.D.F.C., is a four story, non-elevated building located in Community Board 2 in the Longwood section of the Bronx, New York. The property is conveniently located to public transportation; IRT numbers 2, 5 and 6 subway lines and the numbers 4, 17 and 19 bus lines. The single site property is comprised of twenty-nine (29) studio units. In addition to the residential areas, the facility has one (1) multi-purpose room (meetings, recreation, and dining) with a small community kitchen. On the first floor there are two (2) administrative offices (Program Director and Senior Case Manager) security/reception office. The lower level has access to the patio, and garden in the rear of building, laundry room and social service staff offices. The property has 24/7 on site security. Residents live independently and each unit comes fully furnished. Tenants contribute to their subsidized rent and have access to on-site case management services. Essential Responsibilities and Role of a Case Manager Carry a caseload of 10 to 15 cases Provide case management with supportive counseling and social services with a minimum of two, 45‑minute documented face‑to‑face contacts per month Coordinate and provide instructions and information, both individual and group modalities, in the skills of daily living Coordinate and monitor that the tenant is receiving the appropriate medical, dental and mental health services and if the tenant is on medication, be able to monitor medication compliance Coordinate and conduct socialization and recreational activities and groups that foster increased social skills, decrease isolation and improve cohesion and the development of a social network Complete assessments and make referrals for vocational/educational, tobacco dependency programs and substance abuse services and provide follow‑up when necessary Responsible for maintaining complete, accurate, and timely case records Serve as an advocate/confidante assisting tenants in obtaining services which they require and to which they are entitled. This may involve personally escorting tenants to service providers Provide availability (on rotating basis) for crisis intervention and cell phone responsibility during non‑scheduled work hours The objective of case management is the continuity of care and service to each tenant/client while meeting the standards, philosophy, and policies of Geel Community Services in accordance with NYC Dept. of Social Services, DSS and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) guidelines. Qualifications and Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field is required Experience: The preference is that the applicant have at least one year’s experience in the field of social services. Bi‑lingual Spanish a plus Physical Requirements Must be able to access areas from the basement to the roof in a non‑elevator four story building Must be able to travel to different locations utilizing public transportation Must be able to demonstrate proper cleaning and apartment maintenance methods to residents in addressing their activities of daily living Geel Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Features Nonprofit, Full Time, Case Manager Job Category Nonprofit, Full Time, Case Manager Agency Geel Community Services, Inc. How To Apply A full job description is available upon interview. Please go directly to our agency website to submit your application and resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr