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Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Case Manager - Homeless Services

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBrooklyn, NY, USA$40k - $45k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with the homeless population is required.
  • Ability to work with a culturally diverse population is required.
  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct the intake process with new clients within 24 hours of admission, including explaining resident rights and responsibilities and grievance procedures.
  • Conduct and document psychosocial, vocational, educational, and housing assessments.
  • Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of supportive services and clients’ progress toward securing permanent, affordable housing.
  • Prepare housing applications and assist clients throughout the housing application and interview process.
  • Monitor and assess changes in clients’ behavior, appearance, and overall well-being.
  • Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, workshops, psychoeducation, and recreational activities.
  • Conduct room and dorm inspections to assess personal hygiene, cleanliness, and activities of daily living.
  • Provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload.
  • Develop initial service plans and complete service plan reviews as required.
  • Connect clients with appropriate medical, mental health, housing, and community-based supportive services.
  • Provide crisis intervention and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Monitor medication compliance in collaboration with nursing staff.
  • Assist with building evacuations during fire drills and emergencies.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely client records in accordance with DHS, OTDA, funder, and S:US standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous case management experience in a homeless shelter setting.
  • Experience using the AWARDS application.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
  • Experience in a residential setting, group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach.
  • Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability; Spanish, Creole, or French language skills are encouraged.

About the Company

Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Services for the Underserved (S:US) provides social services to New Yorkers facing homelessness, disability, behavioral health and addiction, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It coordinates housing, case management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy, and other supports across New York City and Long Island to address multiple needs in one place. It differentiates itself by its scale and its integrated, place-based approach that combines housing, health, and justice services rather than focusing on a single issue. Its goal is to help people live with purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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