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GMHC Housing Substance Use Case Manager in WFH Flexible • New York, New York
Housing Substance Use Case Manager
WFH Flexible • New York, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=New+York+NY+USA+10018) • Supportive Housing
Job Type
Full-time
Description
TheHousing Substance Use Case Managerwill provide client-centered individual and group substance use counseling sessions to a diverse client population who are in the process and/or living in the HUD Connection to Housing & Care Program. The Housing SU Case Manager will conduct intakes, home visits, assessments, treatment plans and all other required documentation. The Housing SU Case Manager assumes a lead role in creating a client engagement support system that reduces barriers to care and increases accessible, available, and appropriate linkages to care for their case load.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job:
Provide screenings and intake assessments of potential clients and assess severity of presenting issues
Provide individual and group counseling and support to clients in need of substance use services
Develop client-centered substance use treatment plans that address individual needs, short- and long-term goals for treatment and counseling and supportive services
Conduct at least one monthly home visit to the clients who reside in New York City
Provide a range of case management services including but not limited to counseling, health care linkages, advocacy, entitlements management, etc.
Complete all required paperwork by established deadlines: quarterly service plans, assessments and reassessments, at minimum monthly progress notes, home visit documentation, monthly apartment inspection forms and all other documentation as assigned
Provide coordination of care with medical and mental health providers
Make all needed referrals to GMHC and outside providers
Meet all contract deliverable services (home visits, advocacy, escorts, groups, counseling sessions, etc.)
Data enter all deliverables into eCOMPAS, Awards and time and effort reports per contract mandates
Ensure clients have a strong understanding of the Terms and Conditions of Tenancy
Assist client to maintain their housing permanence by monitoring and collecting monthly rent payments
Provide escorts to health care providers, entitlement resources, housing management resources and other providers as assigned
Provide visitation to hospitals or other locations in order to maintain client connection
Attend and moderate case conferences with client and providers
Connect all clients to services at GMHC and make referrals to departments based on need
Attend all GMHC meetings and events as assigned
All other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education and Certification
H.S. Diploma, GED, or HSE required
CASAC license required
Special Skills and Knowledge
In addition to the above-listed job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all of the following:
Knowledge of housing resources related to housing stability
Extensive knowledge utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work within a fast – paced, data –driven, performance-based environment
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface with a variety of internal and external colleagues
Extensive experience working with individuals with HIV/AIDS, substance use issues and mental health needs
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of interdisciplinary team
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a racially and gender-diverse environment and to contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Working at GMHC requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that we serve. Prior work with non -profit agencies or work on behalf of LGBTQ+ communities and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable. Experience working with other historically marginalized communities (in a professional or volunteer capacity) is also desirable.
This is a Hybrid position which requires some days in office
Salary range $55,000 - $60,000
Salary Description
$55,000-$60,000 per year
