GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
Location
New York
Salary
$56,000 - $61,000 / YEAR
The Social Work Case Manager will creatively engage individuals experiencing street homelessness through community outreach, utilizing a harm reduction approach to serve as a case manager for clinically complex adults. The primary goal is placement into transitional and permanent housing through collaborative work across teams and organizations.
Candidates must possess an MSW and obtain an LMSW license within six months of hire, along with a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Preferred qualifications include understanding Housing First and harm reduction models, and proficiency in Spanish or Chinese dialects.
The Social Work Case Manager works creatively and effectively in the community to engage individuals living on the street through outreach by utilizing a harm reduction approach. The position serves as a case manager for adults clinically complex adults experiencing street homelessness, with the goal of placement into transitional and permanent housing. The position works collaboratively across teams and organizations to achieve this goal.
Schedule: Monday-Friday (9am-5pm)
$56,000-$61,000 Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account. Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential DutiesRoles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties Serve as Case Manager to adults experiencing homelessness, with a goal of placement into transitional and permanent housing. The caseload will be comprised of clinically complex clients Provide program support regarding clinical assessment of clients and need for hospitalization, coordinate 9.58 as needed Provide program support for SPOA applications to obtain mental health wraparound services to those that meet criteria Perform intake, assessment, service planning, advocacy, referral and escort services Maintain client case records and enter data in computer database using handheld and desktop computers Provide follow-up case management for clients placed in housing, to promote retention and document outcomes Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training programs and supervision meetings; participate in program evaluation and improvement Interface with various community agencies, funders and stakeholders relevant to our client population Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training programs and supervision meetings; participate in program evaluation and improvement Participate in outreach trips to identify and communicate with homeless clients Drive outreach van and public transportation when necessary Participate in at least four (4) overnight quarterly counts of homeless individuals living on the streets of Manhattan, including the HOPE count Work with Med Liaison on increasing participation of clients for psychiatric care Other duties as required Qualifications/Educational Requirements Master's/MSW within 3 months of hire, LMSW within 6 months of hire Understanding of housing first and harm reduction models preferred Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the agency's auto insurance guidelines (including no suspensions within the last 3 years) Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Ability to multi-task/work in a fast-paced environment Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal skills Team player Good judgement Proficiency in Spanish/Chinese dialect and English preferred Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have/be: Able to work in the Microsoft Office Suite, should especially be proficient in Word and Outlook Able to use or learn other electronic databases, programs, and funder-related software, such as Mocapp, Streetsmart, HMIS, and AWARDS Physical Requirements Frequent walking and standing, Ability to lift up to 30lbs such as client belongings during moves Work Environment Office and field work; all weather We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations. Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. IND123
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