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Title: Case Manager
Program: East Third Street Men’s Shelter
Salary: $43,000 per year
Program Description:
East Third Street is an emergency men’s shelter which helps 175 individuals with substance abuse histories work towards health, sobriety, and, ultimately, permanent housing and employment. In addition to lodging and three meals a day, clients receive comprehensive case management services, plus an array of on-site substance abuse related and health care services provided by different programs such as Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal Services, (MSOWS), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service (CDCS), and Outpatient Recovery Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Case Manager include but are not limited to the following activities:
Conducts intake and assessments, including psycho-social evaluations for assigned case load.
Provides case management services and assists in the creation of and adherence to their Individual Living Plans, identifying short- and long-term objectives to be achieved.
Counsel clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as achieving personal goals, finding permanent or alternative housing, maintaining sobriety, complying with medication protocols, and pursuing employment opportunities.
Maintains liaison with representatives from community organizations and service and housing providers.
Organizes and educates clients through group activities and other events.
Maintains accurate and up to date written client documentation as required by and in accordance with city and state oversight agency guidelines.
Provides escort to drive clients to meetings and appointments.
Qualifications:
High School/GED Diploma and experience as described below OR Associate's Degree
One to two years (1-2) year of experience working with homeless adults, substance use and/or mental health populations.
Teamwork, Organizational, Interpersonal, Communication, Computer, Bilingual a plus
Knowledge of case management software as well as Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual or multilingual a plus
Salary : $43,000
