Case Manager, Housing (Prison Outreach), (1536)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington•Washington, DC

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About The Position

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures. JOB SUMMARY: The Case Manager provides a range of comprehensive community-based case management services, including housing services and trauma-informed case management for individuals who are homeless and/or returning to the community from incarceration. The position serves as a liaison to the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, READY Center, Anchor Mental Health (Core Service Agency), and Housing, to identify and coordinate community resources and make the appropriate referrals. The Case Manager establishes and maintains effective working relationships among area residents, and property owners in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field.
For social work degree - social work licensure in the appropriate jurisdiction is required.
3 years of experience working with incarcerated adults including those with mental disorders.
Must be able to pass a background check to gain access to secured facilities.
Driving is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must have own transportation. Must transport program participant from DC Department of Corrections to program facility.
Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, or Windows-based operating environment.

Responsibilities

Interview and assess the needs for direct services of Returning Citizens (post-release) and individuals referred by jails or prisons including the DC Jail before discharge (pre-release), primarily in the District of Columbia, who have mental health needs and/or a history of addictive behaviors.
Perform a Vulnerability Assessment Test on all participants entering the program. Work closely with the Program Manager and Employment Case Manager to identify clients who meet admission criteria.
Develop individualized goal plans and tasks that guide participants to resolve specified needs (mental health/substance abuse/co-occurring disorders, employment, housing, health care, vocational, and educational) throughout their entire participation in the program.
Conduct housing orientations to clients which include instruction on the Fair Housing Act, Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Landlord and Tenant Rights, among other topics.
Meet with community partners, such as the Resources to Empower and Develop You (READY) Center, District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DCDOC), Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA), Office of Returning Citizens Affairs (ORCA) and other partners to identify areas for collaboration and develop plans for coordinating services.
Ensure participants engage in group sessions that allow them to address and improve personal aspects of their lives such as financial literacy, employment readiness, identity development, relationships, family dynamics, and conflict resolution.
Maintain complete and accurate case records to include entering data in the database within 48 hours of contact/service.
Maintain and submit reports to include referral source, type of service provided, recommendations to the court, case outcomes, history of mental health treatment, history of substance use treatment, re-arrest follow-up data, and numbers served.