<p>Case Manager, Connect to Care, NY Presbyterian</p> <p>Reporting to the Social Services Supervisor, the Case Manager, Connect to Care NY Presbyterian provides outreach and case management services to people experiencing homelessness, some with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, in order to assist the individual in the transition to permanent housing.</p> <p>This position has a 35-hour work week.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Provide direct services to a caseload of clients, including conducting necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in achieving housing and recovery goals </li><li>Conduct psychosocial evaluations </li><li>Connect clients to psychiatric services </li><li>Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable </li><li>Obtain identification, public benefits, and other applicable income sources for clients </li><li>Meet weekly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction, and develop service plans </li><li>Prepare all documentation for housing applications </li><li>Assist and counsel clients in the process of obtaining permanent housing </li><li>Maintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies </li><li>Intervene in crisis situations </li><li>Escort clients to appointments when needed </li><li>Upon training, provide assistance with self-administration of medication consistent with Breaking Ground's policies and procedures </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience </li><li>Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred </li><li>Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred </li><li>Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver's license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred </li><li>Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs </li><li>Excellent writing and communication skills </li><li>Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred </li></ul>