Overview

Title:                 Bilingual Case Manager, Abstinence Program  

Program:         In Homes Now- Abstinence Program

Salary Range: $40,000-$48,000      

 

Program Description:

In Homes Now is a Scatter Site Housing Program. The Abstinence Program provides housing to clients in recovery who are leaving the shelter system and have histories of homelessness, substance use, and mental health. The Abstinence Program presently houses 85 clients in Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Manhattan. The multidisciplinary team includes case managers, peer counselors, psychiatric care providers, and occupational therapy interns who work with clients to ensure housing stability and improve wellbeing.

 

Overall Responsibilities:

This is a full-time position at PRI. The case manager will be responsible for managing a caseload of 28-30 clients. The case manager will be responsible for meeting with the clients a minimum of two times per month. This position requires field work.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

    Conduct monthly home visits to resident apartments

    Conduct monthly office visits

    Conduct annual housing inspections

    Counsel clients about various issues such as money management, sobriety, and employment and other goals

    Facilitate caseload groups

    Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and file for caseload

    Complete initial and annual assessments

    Complete quarterly service plans

    Provide referrals to community providers to ensure that clients are linked to providers in their neighborhood

Qualifications:

    BA preferred. Associates Degree will be considered with relevant experience

    Must be bilingual in Spanish

    A minimum of two years in the human service field

    Experience working with individuals who are homeless and/or those affected by substance abuse preferred

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Strong time management skills

 

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