What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSH/Shelter Case Manager/WallingPSH/Shelter position at Columbus House?
Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting : Full Time (32 Hours) FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-essential
Shelter Case Manager
VEVRAA Federal Contractor : Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested
Company Overview & Mission
Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.
Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission : "To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities."
Purpose
To provide case management to homeless shelter residents; to network with the greater New Haven shelter system and mental health / substance abuse / social / medical / housing service systems; to collaborate with clinicians and other service providers as well as other Columbus House Case Managers; to manage, link to services, support housing search; to empower residents.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Case manages 25 shelter residents.
- Provide front door assessments and diversion as part of the Coordinated Access Network.
- Service and engage consumers weekly at minimum or as needed, building a trusting working relationship.
- When appropriate, make referrals to agencies for SA / MH, medical, vocational, educational, or housing needs.
- Link consumers with entitlement providers as needed.
- Occasionally provide transportation to medical / clinical appointments using agency provided vehicles.
- Network with other providers that may be working with the consumer.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and timely, including reporting all contacts and maintaining consumers' charts.
- Input all required client-related data into computer database program completely, accurately and in timely fashion.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, individual supervision, and other related meetings.
- Facilitate weekly group meetings addressing relapse prevention and life skills in addition to a weekly house meeting.
- Advocate for client in regulatory and legal settings as required.
- Ensure random weekly toxicological tests on consumers. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Supervised by : Program Manager of Case Management
Salary : $25.50-$27.50 based on education and experience
Schedules :
Monday- Thursday 9am-5pm
Monday, Wednesday- Friday 9am-5pm
Openings : 2
Benefits
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to 203-773-1430 or email to hr@columbushouse.org or apply at www.columbushouse.org
Equal Opportunity Employer : Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Salary : $26 - $28
