Case Manager - Savanna Hall
About The Position
The Case Manager provides integrated counseling and case management services to formerly homeless individuals residing in supportive housing. This role focuses on helping residents stabilize their lives, maintain housing stability, and achieve their physical, emotional, vocational, educational, and social goals. The ideal candidate has solid clinical knowledge, is passionate about helping people, and has experience working with individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use, and other complex challenges. The Case Manager must be a proactive and creative problem solver who works well both as part of an interdisciplinary team and independently.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required, preferably in social work, sociology, or psychology; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with single adults impacted by poverty, chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and medical issues.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse caseload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work under pressure, including in crisis situations, and flexibility with work schedule as needed.
- Track record of proactive, strength-based work with individuals and families.
- Experience with ETO or other electronic case management systems.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance use, or chronic homelessness.
- Experience with evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide integrated counseling and case management services that effectively engage residents and promote health, wellness, personal growth, and housing stability.
- Collaborate with residents to develop client-centered, recovery-oriented service plans that identify short- and long-term goals.
- Utilize a harm reduction approach to support a diverse caseload of formerly homeless individuals around issues of mental health and substance use.
- Make referrals and serve as a liaison with care coordination agencies, health and mental health providers, substance use programs, and employment providers to secure services.
- Actively engage residents through regular apartment visits, community outings, and escorts to appointments as needed.
- Develop safety plans for residents and work with the team to de-escalate and collaboratively manage crises as they arise.
- Assist in the development and implementation of groups and programs that meet residents' needs and foster an inclusive, respectful community.
- Develop and maintain confidential resident records documenting all relevant interventions, assessments, and correspondence with collateral services in accordance with mandated schedules.
- Collaborate with the Leasing and Compliance team to ensure housing stability.
- Participate in staff meetings, clinical meetings, and individual supervision to ensure best practices.
- Participate in a robust training program, including evidence-based models, to ensure the highest level of service is provided to residents.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
