Case Manager, Green Street

The Permanent Housing Case Manager works as part of an intensive case management team serving tenants who may be experiencing untreated mental illness, active drug and alcohol addiction, and other major health challenges. The Case Manager uses a Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed approach to working with participants, including the utilization of Stages of Change Theory and Motivational Interviewing techniques. The Case Manager is responsible for a specific caseload of tenants, and also for collaborating with other Permanent Housing staff on program-wide efforts to stabilize and promote the individual growth of all Permanent Housing tenants.

What You Will Do

Assisting tenants with all required program documentation, obtaining benefits, health care, educational opportunities, employment opportunities, and legal aid, supporting the development of tenants’ daily living skills, and creating individual service plans with tenants and maintaining all necessary documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Permanent Housing Case Manager must have a clear commitment to the population we serve and be able to work as part of a team. Strong written communication skills, computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, and experience working with individuals experiencing substance abuse, mental illness, trauma, homelessness and/or other complex disorders are required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong written communication skills
• Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
• Experience working with individuals experiencing substance abuse, mental illness, trauma, homelessness and/or other complex disorders
• Strong commitment to learning and using Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing skills in order to promote improved behavioral health among tenants
• Knowledge of effective Crisis Intervention techniques and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
• Experience working as part of a team

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Salary $23.48 - $26.30 per hour