Housing & Recovery Case Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 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, Conduct psychosocial evaluations Connect clients to psychiatric services Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable Obtain identification, public benefits, and other applicable income sources for clients Meet weekly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction, and develop service plans Prepare all documentation for housing applications Assist and counsel clients in the process of obtaining permanent housing Maintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies Intervene in crisis situations Escort clients to appointments when needed Upon training, provide assistance with self-administration of medication consistent with Breaking Ground's policies and procedures Performs other related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Two years of experience working with homeless adults Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver's license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs