Temporary Recovery Case Manager

The Salvation Army Southern California; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefit

Temporary; Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Job summary

Harbor Light Center in Denver, CO is seeking a Temporary Recovery Case Manager to provide individualized case management for residents with substance abuse and related challenges. Under supervision, you will conduct assessments, plan services, and connect clients to housing and treatment resources.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with the program team. It is part-time, non-exempt, with a 9am-2pm M/W/F schedule and ends May 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently admitted to a master's degree program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Administration, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Strong interest in working with individuals affected by substance use, homelessness, incarceration, or other barriers to stability.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with participants and staff.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, social services, criminal justice, or community-based settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct program services to Harbor Light residents using CBT and strength-based approaches, including individual case management and group processing.
• Conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, psychosocial, financial, employment, housing, educational and health information.
• Assess barriers and develop individualized case plans; coordinate planning to meet short- and long-term needs.
• Provide service linkages and support systems; coordinate case conferences and monitor progress.
• Maintain documentation, discharge summaries and ensure WellSky and other assessments are up to date; advocate for residents as needed.

Skills

CBT

Relapse prevention

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Case management

Housing plans

Colorado driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Recovery Case Manager

FLSA Status: Part-Time - non-exempt - Temporary

Reports to: Program Manager

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-2pm

Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $26.00 hourly

Closing Date: 10/1/2026

Benefits: Temporary; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• This position will be a clinical internship opportunity with our Harbor Light Center that will not exceed 15 hours per week and will end in May 2027.

Position Summary

Harbor Light Center, a men's relapse prevention and transitional living program that seeks to prepare all program residents for success beyond the program walls, is seeking a Recovery Case Manager. Under the supervision of a licensed program manager, the Recovery Case Manager provides clients with substance abused disabilities the highest level of individualized case management through access to service linkages, treatment planning and various crisis intervention methods. The Recovery Case Management Team also provides intensive services to Veterans residing at in the transitional housing component of Harbor Light Center. Recovery Case Managers represent and advocate for The Salvation Army and clients at all assigned and appropriate community meetings and activities. Recovery Case Managers seek insights and understanding of those served, to determine the needs to be addressed and to aid residents in changing the pattern of their lives in order to function more effectively upon program exit. This position is temporary and part-time, ending in May 2027.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible to provide direct program services to residents of the Harbor Light program, utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques and strength-based approaches, to include individual case management and group processing, crisis intervention, individualized treatment plans, relapse prevention, and housing plans within a milieu/institutional setting.
  • Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals to collect functional, environmental, psychosocial, financial, employment, housing, educational and health information, as appropriate.
  • Assess barriers facing the clients and develop a case plan
  • Coordinate individualized planning with clients to meet short- and long-term needs.
  • Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met.
  • Coordinates case conferences with clients, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals.
  • Run assigned group therapy and educational sessions each week; utilize any assigned curriculum.
  • Responsible for the completion and documentation of treatment planning, case records, charting, exit reports and any other database reporting as required. Complete discharge summaries for each resident in his/her caseload which includes the reason for admission, treatment course, response to goals, progress and aftercare plan.
  • Maintain assessments and outcomes pertaining to Wellsky and any other relevant assessments.
  • Adhere to requirements in place through the Veterans Administration contract; serve as a housing focused case manager for assigned veterans transitional housing program.
  • Be familiar with and enforce program rules and procedures; adhere to all The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
  • Acts as advocate for client before judicial, community, social service and administrative bodies as needed
  • Network and communicate with referral agencies and community resources, family members and natural supports to promote success throughout the program and reintegration into the community upon exit.
  • Responsible for meeting the resident care standards as established by licensing, accrediting and other state or federal agencies.
  • Participate in staff meetings, program meetings and in-service training of the program
  • Maintain on-going professional relationships in all interpersonal contacts (note confidentiality requirements)
  • Exercise initiative and judgement in approaching problems and creating realistic solutions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience, Skills, Qualities, Requirements

• Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.
• Currently enrolled in or recently admitted to a master's degree program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Administration, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Strong interest in working with individuals impacted by substance use, homelessness, incarceration, and/or other barriers to stability.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when working with program participants and staff.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, social services, criminal justice, or community-based setting is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities, especially cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), relapse prevention (RP) and social learning approaches
• Experience in assessing and developing goal-oriented service plans and intensive case management.
• Strong knowledge and ability to work with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis and history of trauma.
• Must have crisis intervention and non-violent mediation skills
• Committed to treating all those receiving shelter with dignity and understanding
• Must hold a valid Colorado driver's license and be able to show proof of insurance

Qualities

• Knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities, especially cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), relapse prevention (RP) and social learning approaches
• Experience in assessing and developing goal-oriented service plans and intensive case management.
• Strong knowledge and ability to work with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis and history of trauma.
• Must have crisis intervention and non-violent mediation skills
• Committed to treating all those receiving shelter with dignity and understanding
• Must hold a valid Colorado driver's license and be able to show proof of insurance
• Supportive of The Salvation Army's mission
• Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization
• Software-related skills: Microsoft Word, Teams, and Excel required. Microsoft Office, working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Requirements

• Driving
  • The employee must be 21 years old at a minimum (for insurance provision) and possess a valid in-state driver's license
  • An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies
• Background Check
  • Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies
• Physical
  • Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 25 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate a telephone, to understand written information
  • Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.