Outreach Case Manager - PATH - full time

The Opportunity Alliance • Portland, ME

13d • $23

About The Position

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking an Outreach Case Manager to join the team in our Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. Come join our team and help make a difference in our vibrant community! The Outreach Case Manager provides community outreach to homeless persons in a variety of settings. Outreach efforts are to identify and engage homeless and at times, those at risk of homelessness. Outreach includes, but is not limited to: Engagement, monitoring supporting, securing and linking services Mainstream resources and housing on behalf of the individual Integrating the individual into the community Advocating for homeless services, including shelters, schools, mental health, medical and social service providers. Outreach includes assertive and ongoing efforts to identify and engage homeless persons and families who are not receiving services, for the purposes of informing individuals of community resources, providing referral to temporary safe places to reside, re-establishing relationships with families and/or local communities assuring timely access to local resources and supports.

Requirements

• MHRT/C required (or a level A or level B with a plan to get full certification).
• If no degree must have two years’ experience in social services.
• Must have 2 years’ experience doing direct service with oppressed populations.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area.
• A good driving record is required

Nice To Haves

• BSW or MSW preferred. (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees in psychology, social services, counseling, rehabilitation, may be applicable.)
• Prefer case management experience with adults who have serious and persistent mental illness and have a history of trauma, substance abuse and misuse, homelessness, poverty, chronic pain and serious health issues.
• Deep understanding of recovery, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, ACT and the strengths perspective and ability to build competency in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Engagement
• Monitoring supporting
• Securing and linking services
• Mainstream resources and housing on behalf of the individual
• Integrating the individual into the community
• Advocating for homeless services, including shelters, schools, mental health, medical and social service providers.
• Informing individuals of community resources
• Providing referral to temporary safe places to reside
• Re-establishing relationships with families and/or local communities
• Assuring timely access to local resources and supports

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees