Case Manager, The Villa

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of ending the cycle of homelessness by empowering individuals and families to renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $82 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.

 

Title:                                     Case Manager

Program:                             The Villa             

 

Program Description:

The Villa is a congregate building located in The Bronx that opened in 2015.  The building provides supportive housing to 47 individuals who are active substance users and 9 individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of Case Manager include but are not limited to the following activities:

·         Provide referrals for clients for medical care, substance use services, and employment services as necessary

·         Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively with other team members

·         Complete service plans and assessments every 6 months

·         Complete home visits and office visits with clients

·         Complete intakes, psychosocial, case notes and other paperwork in a timely manner

·         Facilitate weekly groups

·         Maintain and update chart on each of the 25 clients on the caseload as well as an online database for DHMH

·         Attend trainings as required

·         Participate in weekly team meetings with the multidisciplinary team

 

Qualifications: 

  • Associates Degree with minimum of 3 years’ experience with above population;

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred;

  • Experience working with homeless, substance users and individuals with mental illness. 

  • Experience with the housing first model.

  • Spanish fluency a plus.

 

To apply: e-mail resume with cover letter indicating position and salary requirements to: careers@projectrenewal.org