Case Manager, Transitional Housing

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.

Located in Brooklyn, t he Williamsburg Safe Haven serves 7 8 individuals not yet ready to transition into permanent housing, as well as those who may have struggled in other housing programs .

T he Williamsburg Safe Haven offers an alternative to life on the street: private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations.

On-site case management and clinical services are available to meet the needs of its residents and to help those ready to move into secure permanent housing.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Case Manager, Transitional Housing will provide case management services to people experiencing homelessness, some with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, in order to assist the individual in the transition to permanent housing.

This position has a 35-hour work week.

• Provide direct services to a caseload of approximately 15 clients, including conducting necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in achieving housing and recovery goals
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations
• Connect clients to psychiatric services
• Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable