What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Champions Recovery Alternative Programs Inc?
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Case Manager provides program services to male residents, focusing on Enhanced Care Management and Housing Navigation to support client stability and long-term success.
- Provide person-centered case management, addressing health, housing, and well-being.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client needs, including mental health, substance use, financial stability, and housing.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with goals focused on achieving self-sufficiency.
- Provide onsite case management services such as life skills training, group facilitation, employment linkage, and benefits establishment.
- Monitor client progress regularly and adjust care plans as needed to reflect changing needs.
- Assist clients with completing applications for public benefits, housing programs, and healthcare services.
- Help clients navigate housing applications and support them in securing stable housing.
- Advocate for clients with landlords, housing authorities, and community resource providers.
- Build and maintain community partnerships to expand housing and service opportunities.
- Ensure housing retention by offering support in financial management, lease compliance, and daily living skills.
- Promote healthy living and wellness by collaborating with medical and behavioral health professionals.
- Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to review and revise intervention strategies.
- Accompany clients to appointments or service locations when necessary to ensure access to care.
- Conduct routine drug testing in compliance with program and funding requirements.
- Document drug testing results confidentially and provide guidance and referrals for clients who test positive.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of services and client outcomes.
- Utilize electronic health records (EHR) and other data systems for case documentation and tracking.
- Respond to internal and external referrals promptly and professionally.
- Attend community meetings and outreach events to represent the program and support clients.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and structured residential or program environment.
- Provide peer support by leveraging personal experience with recovery, housing instability, or mental health challenges to foster trust and model resilience.
- Encourage client empowerment, self-advocacy, and personal growth through non-judgmental support.
- Promote a strengths-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach in all client interactions.
- Demonstrate effective public speaking, active listening, and team collaboration.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager or leadership team.