The mission of Praxis Housing Initiatives is to bring about sustainable transformation in the lives of chronically homeless persons with HIV/AIDS, mental health issues, chemical dependency, and other special needs. We do this by providing clean, safe housing, and support services that lead to recovery, stability, and ultimately, independence.
Praxis was founded in 1995; it is a safe haven for many of New York City's most challenged homeless people. Housing and supportive services are provided in four residential buildings & 127 Scatter site apartments located throughout New York City, occupied by individuals that others are unwilling or ill-31upped to service.
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 20,000 homeless New Yorkers. We have proven that there is hope and that real change can happen.
Praxis has 6 Case Manager positions for the Transitional Hotels opened through out New York City.
- Full Time non exempt
- Full Benefits, Vacation, Sick, Holiday Paid. Health Insurance which includes Dental and Vision. Retirement Fund.
Job summary;
- Assist program participants in achieving individual long and short term goals and objectives
- Carry an assigned case load 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.
- Arrange for/support home health care, as necessary. 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 a designed 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.
- Knock on resident's doors to ensure daily contact.
- Escort clients to linkage appointments on an as-needed basis.
- Follow up with clients post-residence to provide support during transitional phase.
- Participate in case conference team meetings, staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Attend all required trainings.
- Perform other duties, as required by supervisor.
Education: Bachelor's degree required, BSW preferred, CASAC a plus
Experience: Relevant experience of 2 years or more with disenfranchised population.
Skills: Commitment to working with population living with HIV/AIDS, mental health and other medical issues. Computer literacy; Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- social services: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English/Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person