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Case Manager at FORTUNE SOCIETY INC

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About the Role

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Case Manager will provide supportive services to formerly homeless adults including seniors, veterans, medically frail individuals, and those with a forensic history who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI) and reside in an apartment treatment program.

Responsibilities

  • Create and assist individuals in adhering to personal goals outlined in their treatment plans and in developing strategies for effective symptom management.
  • Connect clients to essential services, including mental health, substance use treatment, primary medical care, legal services, and entitlements (e.g., SSI/SSD, SNAP).
  • Conduct regular home visits to monitor clients’ living conditions, medication adherence, and progress toward goals.
  • Respond to crisis, employ de-escalation techniques, and provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call team.
  • Act as a liaison with landlords, legal systems, and social service agencies to advocate for client rights and needs.
  • Maintain audit-ready, accurate, and up-to-date clinical charts, including progress notes, service plans, and treatment plans in compliance with NYS OMH, Medicaid, and agency regulations.
  • Accompany clients to and from appointments (e.g., medical, social service, housing).
  • Attend staff meetings, supervision, and training as required.
  • Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
  • Assist clients in securing employment or engaging in prosocial activities, clubhouses, educational, and rehabilitation services.
  • Assist with preparing documentation for permanent supportive housing placement and submitting completed packets to the Housing Specialist.
  • Collect urinary specimens and complete required data reporting.
  • Immediately report serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors.
  • Complete incident reports in accordance with Bridge policy.
  • Account for consumers, perform diligent searches, and file missing person reports on consumers not accounted for in accordance with policy and procedure.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A degree in social work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related human services field.
  • High school diploma required; some college preferred.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with mental illness, chronic homelessness, or substance use disorders and/or criminal justice involvement.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal skills, crisis management, and the ability to work independently in the community.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and related computer applications.
  • Ability to motivate disenfranchised populations to engage with and obtain needed social services.
  • Willingness to perform CPR/First Aid/AED/Naloxone.
  • Valid driver’s license with a safe and proven driving record.
  • Relevant personal experience is a plus.
  • This position requires weekly on-site availability and travel to various Fortune housing and program locations as required.

Skills

  • Compassion and understanding for participants.
  • Unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness.
  • Strong understanding of a wide range of housing programs, subsidies, and resources.
  • Active listening skills.
  • Effective engagement strategies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build meaningful connections.
  • Crisis management.
  • Ability to work independently in the community.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and related computer applications.
  • Ability to motivate disenfranchised populations.
  • CPR/First Aid/AED/Naloxone.

Location

  • Brooklyn, New York

Work Type

  • Full-Time
  • Non-Exempt

Experience Level

  • 1-2 years of experience

Education Level

  • Degree in social work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related human services field
  • High school diploma
  • Some college preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $32.97 per hour (approximately $60,000 annually)

About the Company

  • The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.
  • The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.
  • Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff.
  • Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service.
  • The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society.
  • The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program.
  • Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve.
  • Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year.
  • Our participant population mirrors the incarcerated population in being approximately 85% male and over 90% people of color.
  • Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation.
  • We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Equal Opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposed genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.