Intake Case Manager, The Cradles Project

Position: Intake Case Manager The Cradles Project

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings and/or weekend hours may be required)

Travel: Office and various community areas (Houston & surrounding areas)

Status: Salary non-exempt

The Council on Recovery is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to keep our community healthy productive and safe by providing services and information to all who may be adversely affected by alcohol drugs and related issues.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Intake Case Manager provides community-based trauma-informed case management services to new and expecting parents impacted by behavioral health challenges including substance use/misuse. This role focuses on conducting screenings intakes assessments and service plans to identify both clinical and non-medical drivers of health such as housing instability food insecurity transportation barriers and trauma. The (position title) works collaboratively with staff and families to develop individualized service and recovery plans connect clients to resources and provide short-term goal-oriented support to promote family stability parental well-being and healthy child development.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in social work or another related field

LCDC-I; or LCDC (strongly preferred)

Bilingual (strongly preferred)

Minimum of two years in the field of Behavioral Health to include substance use experience

Minimum of two years case management experience

Previous experience working with vulnerable families/teens in the substance use field

Working knowledge of client/community resources and experience in developing relationships

Experience leading groups and teaching to vulnerable client populations

Experience working independently and collaboratively as part of a team

ABLITIES AND SKILLS

• Experience conducting screenings intakes assessments and service plans
• Strong communication and engagement skills including motivational interviewing
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations using a trauma-informed culturally responsive approach

Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) or case management systems communication skills both written and verbal

Good decision-making skills

Ability to work as a team member

Able to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner

Needs reliable transportation

Valid and current automobile insurance required for all vehicles driven for work purposes

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. They may be supplemented as necessary; these additions are not to be construed as exhaustive.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Council on Recovery is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status.