PSH Case Manager-Shoreline Grove-Branford

Columbus House; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Columbus House, Inc. is seeking a Full Time (32 hours/week) PSH Case Manager for Shoreline Grove in Branford, CT. The role focuses on housing placement, connection to medical and social services, and tenancy support for adults experiencing homelessness.

Key responsibilities include coordinating housing resources, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with landlords and service providers. A valid driver’s license is required and the position offers comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Able to work with multiple populations including youth (18-24 years old), adults, and families.
• Understanding housing first principles, housing law, tenant rights/responsibilities
• Valid drivers’ license with a good driving history

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with finding, securing, and maintaining housing.
• Provide linkage to resources for clients at risk of eviction and for social, mental health, and entitlements services.
• Communicate efficiently with individuals served.
• Advocate for clients and support self-advocacy.
• Maintain boundaries and confidentiality.
• May provide transportation to appointments as needed.
• Coordinate with other agencies and providers.
• Develop relationships with landlords and housing resources.
• Understand varied backgrounds and maintain non-judgmental service delivery.
• Attend meetings and facilitate tenant meetings.
• Cover vacancies as needed.
• Complete high-quality documentation and assessments.
• Conduct health and safety checks at least every 6 months.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Homelessness services knowledge

Criminal justice awareness

Interpersonal empathy

Driver's license

Tools

HMIS

Job description

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PSH Case Manager-Shoreline Grove-Branford

Full Time 32 hrs Branford, CT, US

Salary Range: $25.50 To $27.50 Annually

Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (32 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential PSH Case Manager- Shoreline Grove

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

• 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