Recovery Case Manager - Homeless Services

Eliot Community Human Services • Boston, MA

109d • $20 - $20

About The Position

Eliot's Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Recovery Case Manager to join The Safe Haven Shelter which is a transitional shelter open 7 days a week for homeless women with severe and persistent mental illness living on the streets in Back Bay, Boston Common, and Downtown Crossing. The ideal candidate has a person-centered and strengths-based approach. The goal of our programming is to provide each individual with coaching, education, tools and access to community resources that will help them successfully maintain long-term sustained housing, financial independence and emotional well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or social work or related field
• Previous experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness
• Strong commitment to mental health recovery
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide side by side interventions to consumers that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement.
• Assist the team and consumers in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff interventions.
• Participate in the development of IAP's (Individualized Action Plans). Promote consumers preferences and goals.
• Assist in identifying strengths, cultural preferences and motivations as it relates to goals. Support consumers in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals.
• Provide interventions related to consumers IAP and as assigned by supervisor. Provide interventions that are inclusive of consumer preferences, cultural desires and community resources.
• Assist consumers in accessing consumer resources and natural support to achieve goals. Facilitate community integration according to consumers' needs, desires and with consultation from supervisor and team staff.
• Provide interventions and support related to recovery and independence in all environments.
• Assist team members in providing support to consumers to achieve independence and rehabilitation.
• Assist consumers with accessing information and services related to medical care, nutrition, exercise and smoking cessation as appropriate. Assist consumers with accessing community resources that support these healthy areas.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree