Case Manager at PINE STREET INN INC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention, Teamwork, Documentation, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Mental Illness, Homelessness, Service Plans, Daily Living Skills, Government Benefits, Advocacy Resources, Health Care

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description POSITION: Case Manager SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday – 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM - (3 positions are available) This position carries a retention payment of $3,000.00, $1,000.00 payable at 12 months, and $2,000.00 at 24 months 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. Requirements 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. 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 provides intensive case management support to homeless individuals, promoting long-term stability in housing. Responsibilities include assisting tenants with documentation, benefits, health care, and developing individual service plans.