CASE MANAGER - 48TH Avenue Center Shelter

Description

                                                                              DENVER RESCUE MISSION 

                                                                                   Job Announcement

Position Title: CASE MANAGER – 48th Avenue Center Shelter

Reports to: Manager, Associate Director or Director of Homelessness Resolution

Job Classification: Full-time; Non-exempt

Salary Range: $24.04 - $30.05 per hour 

About Us:

Denver Rescue Mission has been serving the most vulnerable in our community for over 130 years. Our history is rooted in a love of Christ and a commitment to share that love with others. At multiple locations throughout our community, we help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach.

The Opportunity: 

The Case Manager will provide assessments, assignments and accountabilities to guests and participants in our facilities and programs. This position requires initiative and the ability to multi-task and manage a large caseload.

Minimal Qualifications:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Demonstrates respect, cultural competence, and knowledge of trauma-informed care in interactions with participants, staff, and other community providers.
• Upholds all residential and DRM program policies and written agreements.
• Develops a case plan with individualized goals based on individual needs, and facility/program requirements. Identifies action steps necessary to achieve goals, and monitors progress through scheduled follow-up meetings.
• Performs comprehensive assessment of participant needs.
• Recommends the necessary level of intervention.
• Develops and regularly modifies treatment service plans as appropriate.
• Monitors and assesses participant progress towards identified goals.
• Holds case planning meetings with clients, including scheduled and walk-in appointments.
• Monitors case planning appointments, schedules new clients, and assessing continued availability of participant needs and the current bed list to make sure a maximum number of appointments are offered.
• Maintains professional best practices in areas of document storage, confidentiality and professional ethics when dealing with clients and client information.
• Oversees participant case files to ensure progress.
• Regularly updates all case planning records, services, and case notes in SCRIBE including uploading vital documents and ROI’s.
• Documents all meetings, referrals, and services in SCRIBE and utilize the appropriate templates.
• Attend staff meetings and is prepared for case manager team meetings to address complex cases and needs.
• Provides SCRIBE reports, spreadsheets and statistics as requested.
• Facilitates Community Provider visits with clients including case note documentation in SCRIBE (DHS, MAT, Child Support, VA, SSI/SSDI Attorney).
• Collaborates, communicates, and advocates with service providers in the government, medica, mental health, housing, benefits acquisition, employment, legal and veterans, etc., fields to aid clients toward a successful transition into long-term programs or sustainable housing.
• Facilitates Community Provider visits with clients as assigned, to include signing up clients to meet with Community Providers.
• Collaborate with other DRM personnel regarding participant evaluation, goals and continuity of care.
• Engages in ongoing training as assigned by the direct supervisor and leadership team.
• Participates in care/integration/oversight of interns and volunteers as requested.
• Seeking to develop a continuing knowledge of the field, what services are provided in the community, and establishing communication with those entities.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs., bending, and climbing stairs.
• Work with individuals who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental illness, and other related challenges. 
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Some meetings with clients in the community may be necessary.

Requirements

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree, preferably in human services, social work or related field.
• Two years’ experience in a similar position.
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) or Certified Addictions Technician (CAT) preferred.
• At least one year’s experience in case management, ideally within an urban setting with low-income populations, preferred.
• A combination of education and experience can be substituted.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and responsiveness to communication.
• Ability to resolve conflict professionally and respectfully while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Strong Christian ethic with ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds.
• Ability to read, remember and follow precise policies and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows software applications and ability to learn SCRIBE and Clarity systems.
• Willingness to possibly work either Saturday or Sunday and travel between locations.
• Ability to pass background checks to work with individuals on probation or parole.
• A heart and commitment to serve the needy and seeing lives changed in the name of Christ.
• Active Driver’s License as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day.
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here: Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide  

Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.   

Salary : $24 - $30