Breaking Ground
S2H Manhattan, 15 East 27th Street, New York, New York, United States of America Req #1632
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
ABOUT US:
We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
POSITION: The Case Manager, Outreach will be part of a program that is responsible for delivering comprehensive homeless outreach services in the immediate vicinity of Midtown Manhattan. Working in a team of two, and utilizing harm reduction and Housing First approaches, the Outreach Case Manager will be directly responsible for responding to potential homeless conditions and providing interventions appropriate to the situation. The Outreach Case Manager will engage with individuals presenting as homeless within the designated catchment area and create individualized plans that aim to address the housing, healthcare, and other needs of the individual. Where appropriate, the Outreach Case Manager will collaborate with other homeless service providers throughout the city to avoid duplication of services and help individuals overcome homelessness.
This position has a 35-hour work week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Canvass assigned catchment area, focusing on identified hot-spots and gathering information to help guide interventions and recommendations Respond to homeless conditions dispatched to us by our retail partner, including crisis response Create individualized plans for every homeless person and condition, collaborating with other homeless service providers and other stakeholders as appropriate Deliver comprehensive case management services including housing placement assistance, connection to healthcare services and benefits/entitlements, escort to appointments, harm reduction services, etc. Maintain recordkeeping that is in alignment with best practices, and agency and funder requirements, including data entry and completing assigned reports Perform other related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years related work experience Knowledge of local benefit agencies (Public Assistance); Familiarity with substance abuse, mental health and employment issues Strong oral and written communication skills Bachelor’s degree preferred, in Social Work or a related field Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and electronic record keeping Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred Consistent with NYC’s mandate, all Breaking Ground employees, interns, volunteers and subcontractors are required to be in receipt of an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment. Individuals that have a medical consideration or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that could prevent them from complying with the Vaccine Mandate may request a reasonable accommodation. Compensation:
$24.73 - $24.73 / Per Hour $45,008.60 - $45,008.60 / Per Annum Breaking Ground, formerly Common Ground, is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City whose goal is to create high-quality permanent and transitional housing for the homeless.
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Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
POSITION: The Case Manager, Outreach will be part of a program that is responsible for delivering comprehensive homeless outreach services in the immediate vicinity of Midtown Manhattan. Working in a team of two, and utilizing harm reduction and Housing First approaches, the Outreach Case Manager will be directly responsible for responding to potential homeless conditions and providing interventions appropriate to the situation. The Outreach Case Manager will engage with individuals presenting as homeless within the designated catchment area and create individualized plans that aim to address the housing, healthcare, and other needs of the individual. Where appropriate, the Outreach Case Manager will collaborate with other homeless service providers throughout the city to avoid duplication of services and help individuals overcome homelessness.
This position has a 35-hour work week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Canvass assigned catchment area, focusing on identified hot-spots and gathering information to help guide interventions and recommendations Respond to homeless conditions dispatched to us by our retail partner, including crisis response Create individualized plans for every homeless person and condition, collaborating with other homeless service providers and other stakeholders as appropriate Deliver comprehensive case management services including housing placement assistance, connection to healthcare services and benefits/entitlements, escort to appointments, harm reduction services, etc. Maintain recordkeeping that is in alignment with best practices, and agency and funder requirements, including data entry and completing assigned reports Perform other related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years related work experience Knowledge of local benefit agencies (Public Assistance); Familiarity with substance abuse, mental health and employment issues Strong oral and written communication skills Bachelor’s degree preferred, in Social Work or a related field Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and electronic record keeping Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred Consistent with NYC’s mandate, all Breaking Ground employees, interns, volunteers and subcontractors are required to be in receipt of an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment. Individuals that have a medical consideration or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that could prevent them from complying with the Vaccine Mandate may request a reasonable accommodation. Compensation:
$24.73 - $24.73 / Per Hour $45,008.60 - $45,008.60 / Per Annum Breaking Ground, formerly Common Ground, is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City whose goal is to create high-quality permanent and transitional housing for the homeless.
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