What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager/Housing Specialist Safe Haven position at Community Care Alliance?
Safe Haven offers a set of supportive services for individuals who are unhoused and actively using substances, often with co-occurring mental health challenges.
The Safe Haven team is a multidisciplinary team offering psychiatry, nursing, case management, peer recovery support, hospital liaison, and housing support.
The Support includes:
- Connection to emergency shelter and housing, access to basic needs,
- Primary care coordination,
- Access to benefits/entitlements, navigation of legal issues,
- Building improved natural supports and social environment.
Education/Licensing Requirements:
- Associate Degree in social Services or Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or other related human services field, with at least one year of relevant experience.
- Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance.
- Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
- Conducts comprehensive housing assessments and assists clients to find and maintain safe, affordable housing.
- Develops relationships with landlords to expand the array of housing options available to our clients.
- Participates in case reviews.
- Is familiar with the Coordinated Entry System and the resources available to individuals who are unhoused or unstably housed.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates an understanding of mental health and substance use issues.
- Can develop treatment plans and use an EHR.
- Connection to basic needs, including but not limited to food, clothing, utility or rental assistance, etc.
- Primary care coordination - help with scheduling and maintaining appointments, as well as adhering to medical recommendations.
- Access to benefits/entitlements, such as GPA, SSI/SSDI.
- Navigation of legal issues,
- Building improved natural supports and social environment.
- Connect with education/employment resources/opportunities.
Benefits
Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills, and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and a great quality of work/life.
- Generous vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
- 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
- Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
- Employee referral program, as well as a bilingual skills premium.
- On-site or nearby parking is available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business-related use of your vehicle.
About UsCommunity Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.
Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
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