Shelter 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.

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, pursing 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