What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Supportive Housing Case Manager position at Heading Home, Inc?
Job Title: Case Manager – Family Supportive Housing
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Position Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $24.76-$25.00
Overview:
The Case Manager will provide case management to families with a history of substance use disorders who are exiting homelessness to a permanent housing program. Working collaboratively with their case manager, the family will work to focus on recovery, increase access to resources, improve life and parenting skills, and move toward housing independence.
Responsibilities:
- Using Motivational Interviewing and a collaborative approach with the family, the case manager will
- Upon acceptance to the program, assist client with move-in transition supports including but not limited to furniture and furnishings assistance, budget support, and other resources and services as needed.
- Within 14 days of move in, conduct an in-depth assessment to best determine the immediate concerns related (but not limited) to financial, legal, mental health, substance use, employment, health care, childcare, education, and housekeeping.
- Develop an individual service plan (ISP) based on the family’s identified goals, with a focus on recovery and stability.
- Develop partnerships and collaborative relationships with internal and external service providers to ensure client receives comprehensive services, including DCF, DMH, DPH, and medical and mental health providers.
- Deliver wrap-around and potentially intensive case management services, with a focus on opioid overdose prevention, nonviolent crisis management and medications for opioid and alcohol disorders, all with a culturally competent lens. All services are expected to be delivered within a harm reduction framework and using a trauma-informed approach.
- Document all interactions with clients utilizing appropriate reporting mechanisms, including various HMIS systems as well as other systems where appropriate.
- Monitor units for cleanliness and property damage and address necessary behavior changes with the client as needed.
- Participates in all required training and professional development activities, including trainings specific to
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Heading Home leadership team.
EEO STATEMENT
Heading Home, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $25 - $25
