Kenton Hall Men's Shelter Annex - Case Manager

Kenton Hall Men's Shelter Annex - Case Manager

Atlas Men's Shelter, 1026 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Title: Case Manager

Program: Atlas House Men's Shelter

Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000

Atlas House Men’s Shelter is a 110 bed 24/7 general population emergency shelter for homeless men in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, on-site medical and psychiatric services are offered in addition to referrals to a wide variety of resources and services that our clients may need.

Under the general direction of the Director of Social Services, the Case Manager is responsible for providing the required assessment, case management, and counseling services to a designated caseload of clients. The Case Manager works collaboratively with each client to assist them in identifying and securing community-based housing as rapidly as possible.

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

• Provides case management to a designated caseload of clients.
• Conducts intake, psychosocial and housing assessments of clients.
• In collaboration with each client, prepares and monitors an Independent Living Plan, identifying short- and long-term objectives to be achieved.
• Inputs all client information and updates into the CARES system.
• Counsel clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as well-being self-management and independent living skills.
• Identifies and makes referrals for community-based treatment and support services.
• With clients’ authorization, coordinates care with community-based providers.
• Works collaboratively with the Housing Specialist to identify and re‑reinforce each client’s housing plan.
• Coaches/prepares clients for housing interviews.
• Collaborates with on‑site psychiatric provider, nursing, and primary care to ensure each client has an appropriate aftercare plan.

All candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with mentally ill individuals or homeless individuals with either a diagnosis of mental illness or a substance use disorder is preferred.