MMW SNOFO Outreach Case Manager

Middletown, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 27

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Columbus House Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (32hours/week) FLSA Non-Exempt Non-Essential
MMW SNOFO Outreach 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

Under the direction of theMiddlesex Emergency Services Manager the Outreach Case Manager seeks to outreach and engage men and women over the age of eighteen who are homeless and struggle with unresolved issues of mental illness and substance abuse and are not receiving services and to link them to agencies and activities that will stabilize their lives support their sobriety and empower them to end their homelessness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct street outreach
Provide linkages for clients who are in need of social mental health educational vocational recreational spiritual and or substance abuse services
Provide transportation to appointments for clients
Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and social service providers
Engage in street outreach in all kinds of weather conditions
Attend weekly and monthly agency program and network meetings
Monitor all cases assigned and complete all documentation/charting required by Columbus House and its relevant funders
Complete First Contact Forms
Maintain and update weekly charting and movement reports
Enter and maintain all client charts accurately and timely into the Homeless Management Information System Database Case Worthy
Other related duties as assigned in support of a 17-client case load

Qualifications

Minimum of two years experience working in human services or related fields
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset
Strong written and oral communication skills employing the English language
Proficiency is Microsoft Office and other common desktop applications
Able to effectively use the local network of substance abuse mental health and social services providers
Familiar with criminal justice and able to engage manage motivate and support
Familiar with mental health substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and group dynamics
Complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of person-centered case management
Able to meet all documentation requirements
Knowledgeable about crisis intervention boundaries confidentiality universal precautions harm reduction trauma informed care and motivational interviewing
Valid drivers license with a good driving history

Supervised by: Middlesex Emergency Services Manager
Salary:$25.50-$27.50 per hour based upon education and experience plus excellent benefits
Schedule:Tuesday Friday 8am-4pm (Some flexibility early morning and evenings are required to accommodate outreach clients in the community).

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

10 paid 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 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 (32hours/week) FLSA Non-Exempt Non-EssentialMMW SNOFO Outreach 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...