Case Manager- Community-Based Case Management

Community Empowerment Resources (CER) • Honolulu, HI

5h • $65,000

About The Position

Join our growing team at Community Empowerment Resources (CER) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of people living with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI). We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Community-Based Case Manager to join our growing team. This is a field-based position focused on recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care delivered directly in the community.
CER is a mission-driven nonprofit behavioral health organization providing comprehensive services to individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), co-occurring substance use disorders, and housing instability.
As a Case Manager, you will build clinically informed relationships with adults diagnosed with SPMI and support them in achieving stability, independence, and improved quality of life through individualized recovery planning and coordinated services.
Caseloads are intentionally kept low (approximately 10–12 clients) to ensure meaningful engagement and high-quality care.

Requirements

• 6–12 months of supervised experience (employment, internship, volunteer, or combination) working with at least one of the following populations: SPMI, DD, Elderly, Children or other special needs population.
• A combination of relevant education and experience accepted
• Strong time management, communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently and autonomously in community settings
• Access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, clean driving abstract, and valid vehicle safety check

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Health, Nursing, Counseling, or related field (with coursework in psychology)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain therapeutic, recovery-oriented relationships
• Create and implement individualized service and recovery plans
• Coordinate psychiatric, medical, housing, legal, vocational, and substance use services
• Provide support in homes and community-based settings
• Transport clients when clinically appropriate and safe
• Collaborate with treatment providers and community partners
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and funding requirements

Benefits

• Up to $65,000+ annually in the first year, depending on personal productivity
• Hourly, fee-for-service structure with opportunity for overtime pay
• PPO health insurance plan fully paid by CER (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage)
• 401(k) with opportunity for annual agency contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• One-time stipend toward purchase of a tablet/device
• Fuel/Gas stipend
• All state and federal holidays observed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level