DMHAS Outreach & Engagement Case Manager

Columbus House; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401 K retirement plan with employer 0%

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Columbus House, Inc. in Middletown, CT seeks a DMHAS Outreach & Engagement Case Manager to provide street outreach and comprehensive case management for individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health or substance use challenges.

This is a full-time (32 hours/week) position, non-exempt, with a schedule of 8am-4pm, Monday-Thursday and some evenings in winter. The role requires a BA degree (Master's preferred) or four years of relevant experience, and bilingual English/Spanish is

Qualifications

• BA degree required, Masters preferred or four years plus experience working as a case manager in outreach/substance abuse position.
• Experience working with homeless populations and individuals with mental health or substance use histories.
• Trauma-informed and gender-specific care knowledge of working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in street outreach to consumers with histories of homelessness and related challenges.
• Provide a full range of case management services in community settings such as soup kitchens and shelters.
• Collaborate with other outreach and shelter case managers and attend required meetings and supervision.
• Enter client data accurately into the Case Worthy system and complete required documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Organizational and networking skills

Trauma Informed care knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Case Worthy software

Job description

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DMHAS Outreach & Engagement Case Manager

Full Time 32 hrs Middletown, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1196

Salary Range: $25.50 To $27.50 Hourly

Columbus House, Inc. Job Posting: Full Time (32 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential DMHAS Outreach & Engagement 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 provision of 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."

Objective

To support and link consumers to housing, educational, employment, vocational, spiritual, recreational, medical, and treatment resources; to reduce the numbers of men and women in Middlesex County who struggle with mental illness and/or substance abuse which has or can lead them to homelessness.

Qualifications

• BA degree required, Masters preferred or four years plus experience working as a case manager in outreach/substance abuse position.
• Experienced individual to work with people who are homeless and who have a history of mental health issues and substance abuse and who are currently disengaged from services.
• Knowledgeable of outreach activities, engagement skills, basic entitlements, housing, state and community resources and mental health issues.
• Must have organizational and network skills to create linkages to medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment, employment, and educational opportunities;
• Sensitivity to working with people with various cultural backgrounds and must have knowledge of Trauma Informed and Gender Specific care services.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new software programs required.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and a good driving record. Harm Reduction skills and PTSD knowledge a plus. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in street outreach to consumers who have histories of homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, unemployment, incomplete educations, lack of employment skills and are disengaged from services.
• Must be comfortable providing a full range of case management services to individuals in the community, i.e. in soup kitchens, shelters and on the streets.
• Must team with and support all other outreach case managers and shelter case managers as appropriate.
• Attend all required network and staff meetings; meet with Middlesex and Transitional Programs Manager for regular supervision; review caseload on a weekly basis; complete required monthly, weekly and daily charting and movement reports.
• Position will be required to collaborate with the CAN Entry and Exit process in Middlesex region.
• Must be able to work one evening a week at the local Warming Center during winter season after 9PM.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in timely fashion.
• Enter all required client data completely, accurately and timely into Case Worthy computer program.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervised by: Manager of Middlesex Services

Salary Range: $25.50-$27.50 per hour plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8am-4pm. Some early mornings and evenings are required to accommodate outreaching 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
• 10paid holidays

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply