PSH Case Manager

Columbus House; New Haven (CT); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Zusammenfassung

Columbus House, Inc. in New Haven, CT is seeking a dedicated PSH Case Manager to support adults experiencing homelessness by securing housing and linking to health, mental health, and benefits services.

You will collaborate with landlords and social service providers, maintain detailed case documentation, and participate in regular meetings while upholding person-centered, confidential service delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills employing the English language.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common desktop and online applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively navigate substance abuse, mental health, and social services networks.
• Familiar with criminal justice barriers and able to engage, motivate, and support the individuals serviced.
• Knowledgeable of crisis intervention, boundaries, confidentiality, and harm reduction principles.
• Able to meet documentation requirements within set timeframes.
• Valid drivers’ license with a good driving history.

Aufgaben

• Assist clients with finding, securing, and maintaining housing.
• Provide linkage to resources for clients at risk of eviction and connect to community services.
• Advocate for clients and support self-advocacy.
• Coordinate with landlords, property managers, and other agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries; attend meetings and document work.
• Complete required assessments and documentation in electronic and written forms.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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PSH Case Manager

Full Time 32 hrs New Haven, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1203

Salary Range: $25.50 To $27.50 Hourly

Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (32 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential Mather St Single Site PSH 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 provisionof 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." Purpose Under the purview of the Permanent Supportive Housing Department, the Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager provides case management services to adults experiencing homelessness who will be living in long‑term supportive housing arrangements. The case manager may assist with finding, securing, and maintaining housing while also providing linkage to medical, mental health, and substance abuse resources, entitlement/state benefits assistance, and employment opportunities. Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist clients with finding, securing, and maintaining housing.
• Provide linkage to resources for clients who may be at risk of eviction, in addition to community resources for social, mental health, educational, vocational, entitlements/benefits, and or substance abuse services.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with individuals served.
• Able to advocate for clients as well as support self‑advocacy.
• Must be able to set and maintain boundaries and adhere to confidentiality.
• May provide transportation to appointments for clients at the discretion of the case manager on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and social service providers.
• Develop mutually reinforcing relationships with landlords and assist those clients that would like to move on from supportive housing with linkage to community housing resources.
• Ability to understand and accept different backgrounds while providing a non‑judgmental approach to rendering services.
• Attend weekly and monthly agency, program and network meetings as well as facilitating tenant meetings with other case managers.
• Provide temporary caseload coverage for vacant positions as determined by program needs.
• Monitor all cases assigned and complete all documentation/charting required by Columbus House
  • Expected to complete a variety of high‑quality documentation (CARF Accredited, DHMAS funded, Etc.)
  • Experience with HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) or ability to become proficient in database systems.
  • Create strength‑based person‑centered service plans.
  • Complete all required assessments both electronic and in written form.
• Conduct general health and safety checks minimally every 6 months.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline‑oriented mindset
• Strong written and oral communication skills employing the English language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common desktop and online applications
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively navigate substance abuse, mental health, and social services networks
• Familiar with criminal justice barriers and able to engage, motivate, and support the individuals serviced
• Familiar with mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and group dynamics
• Able to work with multiple populations including youth (18‑24 years old), adults, and families
• Basic knowledge of all aspects of the delivery of person‑centered case management
• Able to meet all documentation requirements within set timeframes
• Knowledgeable of crisis intervention, boundaries, confidentiality, universal precautions, harm reduction and motivational interviewing
• Understanding of housing first principles, housing law, tenant rights/responsibilities
• Ability to create professional and respectful relationships with clients, outside providers, landlords and property managers
• Empathetic and compassionate, with individuals that have experienced homelessness and factors that lead to homelessness
• Valid drivers’ license with a good driving history

Supervised by : Single Site PSH Manager Schedule : 32 hours per week; Monday‑Thursday 8:00am‑4:00pm
Salary range: $25.50 - $27.50

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long‑Term Disability insurances
• 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid time off for sickness, vacation, personal, jury and bereavement
• 10 paid holidays
• Array of voluntary coverage

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