Field-Based Case Manager & Peer Support Specialist

Ideal Option PLLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 106,681,000 - 115,167,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Option is seeking a Case Manager/Peer Support Specialist for the King County, Washington LEAD Project. You will provide engagement and intensive case management to individuals suspected of low-level drug offenses and/or prostitution, managing a caseload of about 25-30.

The role is field-based, with outreach, housing and service referrals, collaboration with LEAD partners, housing providers, and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience serving populations impacted by extreme poverty, behavioral health conditions, and mental illness from a harm reduction model of care.
• Experience supporting and advocating for participants within the criminal justice system including court appearances and written communication.
• Street outreach experience providing services and resources to the populations we serve.
• Ability to advocate and effectively communicate and problem-solve under pressure in high-stress situations.
• Must live in Washington and be familiar with local resources.
• The ability to respectfully engage and develop a working alliance with the people we are serving.

Responsibilities

• Provide Outreach and Intensive Case Management services for assigned clients.
• Engage participants on the street and at social service provider facilities to establish a working relationship and offer services.
• Assess participants for the severity of chemical dependency and housing status and determine needs for other services, e.g., medical, mental health.
• Assist participants in gaining access to a variety of funding programs (e.g., SSI, ABD, VA).
• Assist participants in finding housing and maintaining occupancy.
• Provide advocacy and support for participants within the criminal justice system including court appearances and written communication.
• Advocate for the participant with a wide variety of other service providers.

Skills

Harm reduction

Outreach

Advocacy

Communication under pressure

Community engagement

Education

Undergraduate degree related to social services or behavioral health

Tools

CRM system

EHR system

Job description

Ideal Option is seeking a Case Manager/Peer Support Specialist for the King County, Washington LEAD Project. You will provide engagement and intensive case management to individuals suspected of low-level drug offenses and/or prostitution, managing a caseload of about 25-30.

The role is field-based, with outreach, housing and service referrals, collaboration with LEAD partners, housing providers, and community organizations.