E S Case Manager-MFS-Middletown

Middletown, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 25 - 27

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Columbus House Inc.

Job Posting: Full Time FLSA Non-Exempt

Middlesex Family Shelter Case Manager

VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested

Company Overview & Mission
Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.

Columbus House along with its core of loyal supporters friends and volunteers has remained committed to fulfilling its mission:To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities.

Purpose

Provide case management services to adult heads of households who may have struggled with substance abuse mental illness and homelessness who are now in shelter or seeking Rapid Re-housing services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Create person-centered service plans and meets with clients regularly to encourage check and document progress including assisting with personal budgeting bill paying and removing impediments to achieving housing.
Assist clients in obtaining basic needs using available community resources.
Educate providers and market the program as needed.
Provide services preparing clients to transition into appropriate CAN 8 housing programs or other permanent housing arrangements.
Employ the RRH Best Practice strategies of: screening and housing-based assessment; Housing search landlord recruitment and relocation assistance; Housing stabilization and sustainability supports including linkages to community services; and financial assistance.
Timely and accurately enters all HMIS data to generate requested funder reports.
Provide client transportation as appropriate; coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and property managers.
Attend required CHI program and network meetings.
Monitor cases and complete all required documentation/charting.
Maintain positive communication with landlords. Maintain strict confidentiality.
Assist with special projects and complete other related duties as assigned.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years experience preferred.
Valid Drivers License with a good driving history.
Excellent writing skills required. Able to effectively use the local network of substance abuse mental health and social services providers.
Familiar with working with homeless populations a must.
Time management skills and computer literate with a deadline-oriented mindset.
Able to meet all documentation requirements complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of person-centered case management.
Familiar with mental health substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and group dynamics; capacity to work within a team and foster teamwork.
Flexible able to seek out opportunities for clients to lead fulfilling lives.
Bilingual preferred.

Supervised By: Manager of Middlesex Emergency Services

Salary Range:$25.50-$27.50/hr. based on experience

Schedule: 32 hours per week Tuesday Friday 8am 4pm

Benefits

Medical dental vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
Paid time off
10paid holidays

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist Columbus House Inc. 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093 New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to or email to or apply on-line at

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply

Required Experience:

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Columbus House Inc.Job Posting: Full Time FLSA Non-ExemptMiddlesex Family Shelter Case ManagerVEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans RequestedCompany Overview & MissionColumbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age....