AoD Case Manager

Community Support Services Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with 5% employer contribution

10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO

Job summary

Community Support Services is seeking an AOD Community Rehabilitation Specialist (CRS) to join the Site Based Supportive Housing team in Akron, OH. The CRS coordinates services, facilitates ISP planning, and helps clients access community resources to support recovery and independence.

Working with Case Managers, Recovery Specialists, and medical staff, you’ll monitor evaluations, assist with daily living skills, and ensure occupancy rules are upheld while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Experience in case management with substance abuse clients.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability.
• Chemical Dependency license preferred.
• Knowledge of Housing First philosophy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor evaluations and assessments to identify needs.
• Assist individuals to identify and minimize effects of AOD/psychiatric symptoms.
• Develop and reassess Interdisciplinary Service Plans (ISP).
• Connect clients with community resources and build coping skills.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist in daily living skills.
• Ensure residents comply with occupancy rules by the housing program.
• Maintain relevant documentation.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with medical staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire an AOD Community Rehabilitation Specialist (CRS) to join one of our case management team at our Site Based Supportive Housing location. This individual provides ongoing recovery focused community rehabilitation services to individuals with AOD issues and/or severe and persistent mental illnesses. The CRS is a service broker, coordinator, monitor, and planner of services, offering practical help, building community support, teaching recovery-based skills and providing active outreach, advocacy, and crisis assistance based on the strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the individual.What You’ll Do:Serve on a team built up of fellow Case Managers, Recovery Specialists, and medical staff to navigate the needs and care of your clients, attending team meetings on a regular basis.Monitor and coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations and assessments in order to identify each person’s needs.Assist individuals to identify and minimize the effects of the AOD and/or psychiatric symptoms, enabling individuals to self-manage their illness.Coordinate and participate in the development of an Interdisciplinary Service Plan (ISP) that shall include services and assistance necessary to achieve specific objectives.In cooperation with the individual, re-assess strengths, needs, abilities and expressed preferences as required by the “ISP” standards specified in Rule 5122-27-04 of the Administrative Code, and/or at the request of the individual.Connect clients with community resources to help them develop interpersonal and community coping skills.Assist the individual in fostering and increasing their social support networks of relatives, AA or NA community, Dry Clubs, friends, and/or volunteers.Accompany individuals to appointments and activities, assisting in daily living skills training as needed.Assist the Site Based Supportive Housing location in ensuring residents are compliant with occupancy rules established by the National Church Residence and Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority.Maintain relevant documentation.This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.About Us: For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.What We’re Looking For:Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field required.Chemical Dependency license preferred.Prior experience in case management working with individuals with substance abuse required; experience with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.A car and a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability through the Agency’s insurance carrier required.A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission.Knowledge of the Housing First philosophy.Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.Skill in assessing individuals for strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.Ability to work in a team environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.Ability to negotiate assertively from an advocacy perspective.Knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to access.What We Offer:Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environmentA supportive, professional workplace with excellent resourcesEngaging, autonomous atmosphereProfessional Development Assistance and Education Assistance ProgramProgram-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program401(k) with 5% employer contribution10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annuallyHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceSubsidized membership to local YMCA branchesLife insurance and short- and long-term disabilityCompany's website: www.cssbh.orgCompany's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103601489691547/Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.