History
Praxis was founded in 1995; it is a safe haven for many of New York City’s most challenged and challenging homeless people. Housing and supportive services are provided in six transitional, two permanent buildings & 240 Scatter site apartments located throughout New York City.
What We Do
From its inception, Praxis set out to deliver unparalleled supportive services and to prove that indigent homeless people could receive both housing and expert assistance at costs comparable to or lower than what the city customarily spent on (substandard) shelter alone.
Over the last 18 years, with skilled staff, access to community resources, healthcare, peer support activities, and permanent housing placement, Praxis residences have been an anchor for over 24,000 homeless New Yorkers. We have proven that there is hope and that real change can happen.
The Case Manager position reports directory to the Site Director. It is a Full-time non-exempt position.
Job Summary:
Assist program participants in achieving individual long and short-term goals and objectives. Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention as required. Assist ADSS with supervision responsibilities.
Duties:
- Carry an assigned caseload of 20 clients.
- Conduct client intakes and assessments.
- Provide individual counseling to clients within a harm reduction modality.
- Design and implement individual service plans to assist residents in attaining goals.
- Maintain regular personal contact with clients; cultivate trusting relationships to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living as well as the need for additional services.
- Make appropriate referrals to medical, mental health, substance abuse, and/or other services.
- Help clients to establish and strengthen significant relationships and to reinforce a supportive network.
- Manage crisis within the residence and intervene appropriately to minimize risk of potential harm to residents, staff, and damage to property. Notify appropriate supervisor and document events on designated forms.
- Maintain accurate case records, regular progress notes and individual service plan summaries for each client, adhering to company guidelines regarding client confidentiality.
- Facilitate client support groups focused on activities of daily living.
- Conduct group counseling sessions focused on the challenges of living with chronic substance abuse and HIV/AIDS.
- Coordinate group education regarding prevention of transmission of HIV and other diseases.
- Supervise client activity in the field (e.g. recreation) to ensure their safety, as required.
- Organize and maintain community resource guide for clients and other staff, including clothing and food pantries, mental health programs, and support groups.
- Knock on resident’s doors to ensure daily contact.
- Escort clients to linkage appointments on an as-needed basis.
- Participate in case-conference team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as requested.
- Attend all required trainings.
- Perform other duties, as required by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, BSW preferred. CASAC a plus.
Experience: Relevant experience of two years or more with disenfranchised population.
Skills: Commitment to working with population living with HIV/AIDS, mental health and other medical issues, long-term unemployment and incarceration and current substance abuse.
Computer literacy; Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Praxis Housing Offers Benefits; Vacation, Sick Time, 10 paid Holidays. Major Medical, Dental and vision. We office a 403B retirement fund.
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person