Case Manager

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc • Bridgeport, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Housing and Recovery Support Coordinator, Residential Case Manager will provide case management and crisis intervention services for the Areyto Apartments Supportive Housing services, sponsored by the Chemical Abuse Services Agency, Incorporated. The purpose of this program is to offer services that will prevent formally homeless and disabled individuals from becoming homeless again, to work with tenants to improve their quality of life, and to help create a positive residential community living environment. This will be a highly collaborative model of support services focusing on linking tenants to community mental health, substance use, medical resources, and developing on-site vocational programming. Thus, maintaining community relationships and working collaboratively is an integral element of this position.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of professional experience working directly with clients with multiple diagnoses.
• Experience working with homeless populations, special needs populations with histories of mental illness, substance abuse, and/or individuals living with HIV / AIDS.
• Familiarity with the physiological, psychological, social, and economic effects of homelessness and disabilities.
• Knowledge of community resources and levels of service programs available to the disabled and homeless population.
• Ability to effectively engage clients and coordinate meaningful events that foster participation, connection, and a supportive environment.
• Demonstrates appreciation and willingness to develop continuing skills towards multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in the field of Social Work/Human Services preferred.
• Bilingual (English Spanish) speaking ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and crisis intervention services for the Areyto Apartments Supportive Housing services.
• Prevent formally homeless and disabled individuals from becoming homeless again.
• Work with tenants to improve their quality of life.
• Help create a positive residential community living environment.
• Link tenants to community mental health, substance use, and medical resources.
• Develop on-site vocational programming.
• Maintain community relationships and work collaboratively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree