Case Manager, Housing (Prison Outreach), (1536)

Catholiccharitiesdc

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Case Manager to provide community-based, trauma-informed case management for individuals who are homeless or reentering after incarceration. You will liaise with DC agencies and local partners to identify resources and coordinate referrals.

The role emphasizes housing support, employment readiness, financial literacy, and services coordination; includes data entry within 48 hours, and ongoing collaboration with Ready Center, DCDOC,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field.
Licensure in social work in the relevant jurisdiction is required.
3 years of experience working with incarcerated adults, including those with mental disorders.
Must pass a background check to access secured facilities.

Responsibilities

Interview and assess direct service needs of Returning Citizens and others with mental health histories.
Collaborate with DC agencies and community partners to coordinate services and referrals.
Ensure clients attend group sessions on financial literacy, employment readiness, and related topics.
Maintain complete case records and enter data within 48 hours of contact.

Skills

Driving

Case management

Community outreach

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Licensed social worker (licensure)

Tools

Case management software

Database entry and record keeping

Job description

Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.

Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Case Manager provides a range of comprehensive community-based case management services, including housing services and trauma-informed case management for individuals who are homeless and/or returning to the community from incarceration. The position serves as a liaison to the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, READY Center, Anchor Mental Health (Core Service Agency), and Housing, to identify and coordinate community resources and make the appropriate referrals.The Case Manager establishes and maintains effective working relationships among area residents, and property owners in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interview and assess the needs for direct services of Returning Citizens (post‑release) and individuals referred by jails or prisons including the DC Jail before discharge (pre‑release), primarily in the District of Columbia, who have mental health needs and/or a history of addictive behaviors.
Meet with community partners, such as the Resources to Empower and Develop You (READY) Center, District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DCDOC), Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA), Office of Returning Citizens Affairs (ORCA) and other partners to identify areas for collaboration and develop plans for coordinating services.
Ensure participants engage in group sessions that allow them to address and improve personal aspects of their lives such as financial literacy, employment readiness, identity development, relationships, family dynamics, and conflict resolution.
Maintain complete and accurate case records to include entering data in the database within 48 hours of contact/service.
Ensure appropriate match between volunteer mentors and interested clients through well‑defined recruitment, selection, and retention strategy.
Foster collaborative relationships with organizations and service providers aimed at sharing resources that support men transitioning to the community.
Collect and track data elements from each participant.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field.
For social work degree - social work licensure in the appropriate jurisdiction is required.
3 years of experience working with incarcerated adults including those with mental disorders.
Must be able to pass a background check to gain access to secured facilities.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

Driving is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must have own transportation.
At least 50% of the time is spent in the community/virtually performing information sessions, making contact with state and local jails and correctional facilities, recruiting mentors, and identifying resources for the client.

Benefits Package: