Case Manager, Morrissey at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

26.3

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention, Teamwork, Behavioral Health, Documentation, Benefits Assistance, Health Care Support, Employment Opportunities, Legal Aid, Daily Living Skills, Service Plans, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Saturday – 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pay: $23.48 - $26.30 per hour DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set) LOCATION: 900 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester MA SUMMARY OF POSITION: PSI’s Permanent Supportive Housing Department provides comprehensive, intensive case management support to homeless and chronically homeless individuals in housing using the Housing with Support model promoting long-term stability in housing and the end of homelessness in Boston. The 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 for collaborating with other housing staff on program-wide efforts to stabilize and promote the individual growth of all PSI supported tenants. Additional case management responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting tenants with all required program documentation; assisting tenants with obtaining benefits, health care, educational opportunities, employment opportunities, and legal aid; supporting the development of tenants’ activities of daily living skills and creating individual service plans with tenants and maintaining all necessary documentation. QUALIFICATIONS: The 900 Morrissey Case Manager must have a clear commitment to the population we serve, and be able to work as part of a team. Requirements EDUCATION/TRAINING: REQUIRED: High School Diploma or Equivalent Strong written communication skills Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products PREFERRED: Bi-lingual – Spanish/English KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: Strong commitment to learning and using Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing skills 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 PREFERRED: Experience working with individuals experiencing substance abuse, mental illness, trauma, homelessness and/or other complex disorders Experience working with chronically homeless individuals in Housing with support programs Knowledge of local caregiving and advocacy resources for people experiencing substance abuse and dependence, mental illness, trauma histories, head injury, medical illness, physical disabilities, relationship violence, criminal and civil justice system involvement Knowledge of government benefits systems, and Boston area service providers Experience with HMIS

Responsibilities

The Case Manager is responsible for managing a specific caseload of tenants and collaborating with housing staff to promote individual growth and stability. They assist tenants with documentation, benefits, health care, and daily living skills.