Lead Addiction Recovery Case Manager II

Wheeler Mission Ministries • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $20 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need. This position is considered a ministry role and is vital to the team. Employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to the Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment. Employees are encouraged to share the Gospel. The Lead Addiction Recovery Case Manager II is responsible for providing a continuum of care for guests through case management, including comprehensive assessment, individualized goal planning, and service coordination to support guest stability and recovery. This role works closely with guests in addiction recovery programming who may also face homelessness, mental health concerns, trauma, and other barriers to long-term stability. Key duties include case management, crisis intervention, recovery support, mentoring, discipleship, counseling, relapse prevention support, advocacy, care coordination, and facilitating groups.

Requirements

• 2 years social service/ministry experience, specifically counseling, mentoring, case management, or recovery support.
• At least 1 year of experience working specifically in addiction recovery or with individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, ministry, behavioral health, or related field required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including email, Word and Excel.
• Intermediate proficiency in Resident Database and basic ability in Paycom.
• Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible.
• Adherence to WM Employee Policies.
• Alignment with WM Core Values: Christ-Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace and Truth.
• Walking short distances with the ability to ascend and descend ten flights of stairs.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to type and operate standard office equipment.
• Physical ability to perform normal office functions with the endurance to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Strength to lift office supplies and equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to drive a vehicle with multiple occupants in a city environment.
• Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and have a driving record without major moving violations, including convictions for DUI, Reckless Driving, or Driving While Suspended.
• Must be insurable according to standards established by Wheeler Mission’s risk management insurance agency.
• Adherence to Conflict of Interest Policy and Confidentiality Policy.
• Post offer acceptable background check required.
• Must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol and illegal drug use.
• Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns, trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, or other barriers to stability and recovery preferred.
• Knowledgeable about community housing, recovery, behavioral health, and employment resources and able to help guests connect to appropriate services.
• Demonstrated ability to assist guests in obtaining appropriate documentation, utilize community resources, and support employment and housing stability.
• Best practices in case management, addiction recovery support, and faith-based concepts to serve guests with excellence.
• Trauma-Informed Care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, relapse prevention support, and mental health support.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries, build rapport, and support accountability within a residential recovery environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general case management directed toward achieving stability for each guest, including assessment and identification of resources, talents, skills, and interests.
• Develop and monitor care plans with written goals and methods to help guests achieve them, modifying as needed.
• Advise guests on best practices for success and achievable goals.
• Identify resources and needs, lead crisis intervention, and provide information and referrals.
• Administer program elements, monitor guest progress and engagement in recovery programming, and support accountability within a residential recovery environment.
• Facilitate small groups, recovery-focused discussions, and life skills programming.
• Assist guests in finding a Foundation in Christ and support long-term recovery growth.
• Coordinate services by working collaboratively with other program staff and external agencies.
• Advocate for guests when necessary.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of guest sessions for agency referral and follow-up, and enter progress information into the database.
• Take appropriate action according to established protocol for legal responsibilities, maintaining guest confidentiality and adhering to biblical definitions of ethical conduct.
• Follow and ensure adherence to all facility policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary guest case conferences.
• Prepare for each day with study and prayer.
• Serve in unity with other staff members and practice healthy work/life balances, including participation in a faith community.
• Lead primary program elements.
• Take the lead in resource development with outside agencies and resources.
• Attend court hearings.
• Lead in gathering and maintaining program statistics and outcomes.
• Mentor Case Manager I's.
• Provide task supervision of program assistants, interns, and volunteers.

Benefits

• Private funding
• 501(c)3 non-profit status
• Evangelical Christian ministry
• Christ-centered ministry
• Sharing the Gospel
• Helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need
• Ministry role
• Team environment
• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ required
• Subscription to Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment
• Encouraged to share the Gospel
• Continuum of care for guests
• Comprehensive assessment
• Individualized goal planning
• Coordination of services
• Support guest stability and recovery
• Addiction recovery programming
• Support for guests experiencing homelessness
• Support for guests with mental health concerns
• Support for guests with trauma histories
• Support for guests with other barriers to long-term stability
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Recovery support
• Mentoring
• Discipleship
• Counseling
• Relapse prevention support
• Advocacy
• Care coordination
• Facilitating groups
• Program oversight
• Accountability and program expectations
• Residential recovery environment
• Life skills programming
• Foundation in Christ
• Long-term recovery growth
• Collaboration with other program staff
• Collaboration with other agencies
• Network creation
• Record keeping
• Maintaining appropriate documentation
• Database entry
• Biblical definitions of ethical conduct and behavior
• Facility policies
• Multidisciplinary guest case conferences
• Self-care
• Study and prayer
• Unity with other staff members
• Healthy work/life balances
• Participation in a faith community
• Resource development
• Court hearing attendance
• Program statistics/outcomes
• Task supervision of program assistants, interns, and volunteers
• 40-hour work week
• Some evening and weekend hours required

What This Job Offers

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