Youth Recovery House Case Manager

Detroit Recovery Project • Detroit, MI

27d • $50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by providing personalized support, guidance, and coordination to help young adults access health services, social services, and recovery resources? If so, join our team as we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Case Manger to join our close-knit team at Detroit Recovery Project. Who We Are: Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for those with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare. Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients, helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas: Health & Wellness Spirituality Employment Education/Training Family & Recovery Support What we’re looking for: Detroit Recovery Project is seeking an empathetic, organized, and mission-driven Case Manager to support youth ages 18–24 engaged in substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring recovery services. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that young adults receive comprehensive, person-centered care and are connected to the tools they need to thrive. Compensation Range: The pay rate for this position is $50,000 per year and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This is a salaried-exempt role that is ineligible for overtime compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, public health, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Prior experience working with youth or transition-age young adults, especially those with SUD or co-occurring disorders, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, recovery-oriented systems of care, and person-centered planning.
• Strong communication, crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building rapport with youth.
• Proficiency in documentation, electronic records, and time management.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, based on program needs.
• Minimum one (1) year of professional experience with Case Management.
• Knowledge of services available in the community DRP serves.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's license.
• Maintain appropriate positive, professional interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, participants, and volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Strong customer service skills that support the DRP core values.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

Nice To Haves

• QMHP preferred.
• Trained in Motivational Interviewing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and empower participants by identifying a main concern, develop, and carry out strength based independent living plans that include measurable goals and objectives.
• Develop individualized service plans rooted in person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and ongoing needs assessments for program participants.
• Coordinate referrals and link participants to medical care, behavioral health services, housing resources, educational programs, workforce development, and other community supports.
• Provide ongoing case management, advocacy, and follow-up to ensure continuity of care and progress toward goals.
• Monitor participant engagement, attendance, and progress; maintain accurate documentation within organizational and funder-required systems.
• Collaborate with clinicians, peer recovery coaches, residential staff, and external partners to ensure integrated, coordinated support.
• Facilitate life skills education, recovery-focused coaching, and goal-setting sessions as appropriate.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary, following agency protocols.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives within the Youth Services department.
• Coordinate services with outside organizations and groups.
• Administer all pre- and post-program evaluation tools.
• Input accurate data into the DRP system in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of the Detroit Recovery Project, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A collaborative environment with Clinical Site Leaders and regular peer review
• Flexible scheduling-Excellent work/life balance (full-time and part-time schedules available)
• Full comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with Company match
• EAP
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA)
• Pet Insurance
• HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.

What This Job Offers

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