Case Manager - Scattered Site

Open Arms Housing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Employer-sponsored health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

The Case Manager – Scattered Site at Open Arms Housing in Washington, DC, provides case management for single adult women in the PSHP program. You will coordinate services, develop service plans, and advocate for housing stability using Housing First and Harm Reduction approaches.

Requirements include an MA in Social Work or related field, 2 years of direct case management, experience with chronically homeless adults or substance use, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• MA degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields.
• Experience working with adults with serious mental illness, chronically homeless adults, and/or adults with substance use.
• Two years of direct case management experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations.
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Box, and Case-Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Support clients moving into stable long-term housing.
• Advocate for and assist residents in obtaining services (health, mental health, housing referrals, financial assistance, etc.).
• Meet with residents to assess needs and develop service plans.
• Coordinate services using Housing First and Harm Reduction approaches.
• Maintain case notes and records in compliance with policy.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Collaborate with ACT teams and other treatment teams in place.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis response

Attention to detail

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Education

MA degree in Social Work/related field

Tools

Case-Management Software

Job description

Case Manager - Scattered Site

Open Arms Housing Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About this position

About Open Arms Housing

Open Arms Housing, Inc. (OAH) is a non-profit organization committed to providingpermanent homes, with ongoing support, for women who have experienced chronic homelessness and may need or desire mental health support and services in Washington, D.C.

OAH is currently seeking a full-time Case Manager to work with clients in the organization’s Scattered- Site Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP). The position requires an experienced Case Manager to work withwomenchallengedby years of homelessness, substance use,and behavioral and physical health issues.

Position Overview

The OAH PSHP Case Manager will manage cases of single adult womenresidents at scattered sites in Washington, D.C. Will work with individuals for services and supportive housing through DC’s Department of Human Services’ Coordinated Entry process. Will work with residents and other service providers to develop a plan of service to meet social, health, emotional, and economic needs to combat homelessness. Will coordinate services using Housing First and Harm Reduction approaches.

The PSHP Case Manager works alongside a team of six PSHP Case Managers and reports to the PSHP Director.The ideal candidate is committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment, tailored to meet individual needs and to promote housing stability.

• Support clientsmovingintostablelong-termhousing;
• Experience with chronically homeless adults and adults experiencingsubstanceuse;
• Advocates for and actively assists residents in obtaining services (e.g., health, mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, financial assistance, home-based services, training, medical services, mentoring, and socialization);
• Assists residents with the upkeep of apartments by meeting regularly with residents in their units;
• Addresses and if necessary, diffuses crisis situations with residents. Assesses safety issues and assists residents to access emergency services as needed (e.g., mental health services, adult protective services, rehabilitation services);
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with the property management for units;
• Collaborate with ACT teams and othertreatment teamsin place;

Meets with the resident as needed to provide feedback. Regularly assesses, supports, and facilitates resident progress;

• Maintains case notes; Maintains records in compliance with organization policy and compiles requisite statistics;
• Attendstaffmeetings andprofessionaltrainings;
• Meet with PSHPDirectorand Clinical Director on a regular basis;
• Models caring, concerned, respectful attitude toward residentsand staff. Maintains adherence to resident guidelines and is familiar with and complies with policies and procedures of Open Arms Housing;
• Flexibility,creativity,compassion, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• MA degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields required;
• Experienceworking with adults with serious mental illness,chronically homeless adults, and/oradults with substanceuse required;
• Two (2) years of work experience providing direct case management services;
• Excellent writtenandoral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to meet all goals and objective for the position;
• Ability to respond to crisis situations;
• Keen attention to detail, follow through and organization;
• Ability to work independently and part of a small team;
• Strong computer proficiency(Microsoft Office Suite,Box, and Case-Management Software).

Salary and Benefits

The Case Manager position is an exempt full-timeposition requiring 40 hours per week, with occasional late evenings and weekends. The starting compensation is $47,000-$53,000,dependent on experience, with an annual salary adjustment (COLA). Benefits include vacation time, and 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.

Required to successfully pass background checks (state of residence, FBI, DC police clearance) and maintain a good driving record. Required to possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and willingness to use personal vehicle to perform work related duties.

The pay range for this role is:47,000 - 53,000 USD per year(Dunbar)