Case Manager

Description

Title:                            Case Manager
Department:                Freedom House Transitional Housing

Status:                          Full Time, Regular, Non Exempt

Salary:                         $27.47 to $30.22 per hour (approximately $50,000 to $55,000 annually)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable intervals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

SUMMARY:

The Case Manager will screen, assess, counsel and link homeless, formerly incarcerated clients with histories of mental illness, substance use and/or HIV/AIDS to needed transitional and permanent housing.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments on newly released individuals and clients eligible for transitional housing services
• Create individualized treatment plans for each client. Document all client services, including successful and unsuccessful outreach attempts.
• Conduct crisis intervention with clients, as needed
• Effectively collaborate internally within all Fortune Society departments to ensure ongoing communication and quality care. Follow-up with referral agencies regarding client progress. 
• Assist and prepare documents for permanent housing placement.  Submit completed packets to the Housing Specialist. 
• Perform and document room inspections.  Mediate issues that may affect the physical and mental health of the clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining all necessary documentation to facilitate benefits application process.  Complete and submit clients’ application to appropriate benefits provider agency (e.g., HRA, Social Security)
• Provide ongoing counseling, supportive services needed to achieve goals stated in client treatment plan.
• Facilitate support groups and community meetings
• Enter all client services in the agency’s proprietary database, as well as in the appropriate contract funder databases, if applicable
• Prepare and submit reports on client intake and discharge activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• HS diploma; some college preferred.
• At least two years experience dealing with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and/or criminal justice issues
• Experience working with clients, at-risk youth and other disenfranchised populations (Clients and persons in recovery are encouraged to apply)
• Possess strong follow-up, organizational and leadership skills
• Possess strong verbal and writing skills
• Experience using Microsoft Word computer applications
• Able to encourage disenfranchised populations to seek and obtain needed social services
• Possess valid drivers license and proven driving ability as demonstrated by previous driving record

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, citizenship status, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.