Outreach & Engagement Case Manager — Homeless Services

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

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