Breaking Barriers Case Manager

About the position

The Breaking Barriers Case Manager will provide intensive case management services to a caseload of 25-30 program participants. The Case Manager will assist clients to reach their identified goals and connect clients to community resources and services. The Case Manager will work collaboratively with the Breaking Barriers housing and employment teams to ensure that clients reach the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency. The Case Manager plays a critical role in supporting clients to thrive through a client-centered and 'whatever it takes' approach to services.

Responsibilities

• Process and accept referrals from Probation.
• Conduct assessments and re-assessments, including a comprehensive psychosocial assessment, in order to determine clients’ eligibility for the program and evaluate clients’ needs and strengths.
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with clients, individualized case management services plans that ensure housing stability and identify short and long-term goals.
• Provide support throughout the housing process including but not limited to temporary housing placement, unit identification, application submissions, lease signing, and ongoing housing retention.
• Meet with clients frequently and regularly in the home, community, and office.
• Utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Motivational Interviewing, in order to strategically address clients’ needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and ensure that clients have access to the 24/7 case management crisis line.
• Connect clients to a variety of community resources and services, including employment services at Chrysalis, physical and mental health services, substance use treatment, government benefits, education/vocational programs, parenting programs, etc.
• Provide life skills education and assistance, including budgeting, apartment upkeep, stress management, conflict resolution, etc.
• Collaborate and communicate with all Breaking Barriers partners on a regular basis.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, service providers, public entities, and landlords to ensure that clients have access to comprehensive services.
• Provide aftercare case management services for 3 months after program completion.
• Maintain updated and accurate client files and documentation.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings and other agency events as requested.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience providing direct mental health and/or intensive case management services to vulnerable populations OR at least one year of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Experience working with individuals who have been affected by the criminal justice system and/or individuals who have experienced homelessness is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with evidence-based interventions including Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Hybrid Work