Men's Reentry Case Manager

Men's Prison Reentry Case Manager/Peer Recovery Coach

This position will provide case management and/or peer recovery coaching support to men that are justice involved and often recently released from prison. The position will primarily provide support to individuals reside in OpenDoors transitional housing programs.

Hiring for this position will prioritize individuals that have lived experience with incarceration, have experience providing similar supports to justice-involved men, and that have a high degree of comfort working with this community.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct an initial assessment and help the client develop a plan that covers each life area, including housing, employment and recovery.

· Follow all Case Management duties, as laid out in the Case Management Protocol document, which involve providing support around housing, employment, training and education, probation and parole supervision, court issues, financial planning, transportation, addiction and mental health issues, and family and social support issues.

· Meet at least once a week in a one on one session with each client

· Assist client with transportation--case manager will have to give rides to client in their car at times.

· Facilitate the client towards becoming independent financially and in their recovery, and assist them in developing a personally directed, community directed recovery with multiple supports.

· Track client progress with case notes and records and reports as needed.

· Assist participants to access community resources, schedule and attend appointments.

· Maintain professional rapport with service user, peers, and other community service providers.

· Uses assessment information to establish client centered goals, develop service plans which contain specific measurable objectives and timeframes for completion.

· Communicates with internal and external departments regarding case coordination and complete safety plans and risk minimization to appropriately support clients/residents.

· Provides referrals to appropriate other service providers within the agency and externally.

· Balances the needs of caseloads based upon acuity, length of time in the program, state of housing stability, etc., supporting 20-30 individuals at one time.

· Advocates for the client/residents as needed.

· Reviews and evaluates resident progress on an ongoing basis and adjusts case plans as appropriate.

· Attends all required trainings and participates in voluntary trainings as needed.

· Maintain all administrative duties including but not limited to: maintaining current documentation for program eligibility and compliance, electronically and on paper as well as documentation related to time and effort.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Work Experience

Minimum 1 year experience working in social services with this type of individual.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in a Human Services field plus a minimum of 1 years experience in a Human Services field such as advocacy or case management OR
• A certification in Case Management plus a minimum of 1 years experience in a Human Services field such as advocacy or case management OR
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a Human Services field such as advocacy or case management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a driver's license and a car you can use daily?

Ability to Relocate:

• Pawtucket, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21