Case Manager (TH and PSH) at CALVARY WOMENS SERVICES INC

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Administrative Skills, Data Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Mental Health Awareness, Substance Abuse Knowledge, Trauma-Informed Care, Community Engagement, Referral Coordination, Client Support, Goal Setting

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description CALVARY WOMEN’S SERVICES MISSION: Calvary Women’s Services offers housing, health, education, and employment programs that empower homeless women in Washington, DC, to transform their lives. JOB SUMMARY: The Case Manager is a member of the program staff team with responsibility for offering case management services and personal support to women living in Calvary’s housing programs. The Case Manager works from a strengths-based, trauma-informed care model, offering resources to support women in achieving their goals for health, financial stability and independent living. The Case Manager works on-site at the housing programs, but also attends off-site meetings and appointments with clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Case Management Manage a caseload of 16 Permanent Supportive Housing clients and 5 Transitional Housing clients Meet with clients at their apartments, ensuring face-to-face contact 2-3 times per month Develop and support personalized case plans to support women’s efforts to reach their goals and maintain stability in their housing program Providing referrals for community-based services including medical care, benefits applications, addiction treatment, and life skills development Connect clients with services available to include LEAP programs, mental health services, Step Up DC job placement programs, and addiction recovery services Coordinate with the Program Manager to ensure a smooth transition for new residents Accompany clients to meetings and appointments as needed Maintain current confidential case files and documentation (Apricot, HMIS, and hard copy) on each resident available for monthly review by the Program Manager Complete and submit monthly reports, client summaries, and reporting required by contract funding Client Services Facilitate community meetings and regularly scheduled social and educational activities Coordinate with the Community Engagement Manager and the Manager for Education Programs to offer social and educational activities for women in the housing program Coordinate referrals and communications with therapists, nurse practitioner, RPG facilitator Build and maintain relations with other service providers in the areas of mental health, housing, substance abuse and addiction recovery services Work with RPG facilitator/LICSW/LPC on the completion of toxin screens for clients Actively gather and share information on related services and resources within Calvary’s program staff team OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Meet with the Program Manager for weekly supervision Participate in clinical supervision with the Clinical Supervisor or LICSW/LPC Complete all contract mandated professional training Participate in program staff meetings, all-staff meetings and in-service training Serve as the primary on-call staff for the permanent housing programs Other duties as assigned Requirements REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Experience in case management, particularly working with women and the issues of domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and homelessness Ability to work as a team member Excellent active listening and crisis intervention skills with ability to exercise and model good judgment Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities with administrative and data management responsibilities Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work/related field or relevant experience preferred; strong knowledge of the complexity of poverty and women's homelessness, mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, and health issues preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: Own transportation is required for trips out of the office Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Climbing: Ascending or descending multiple flights of stairs, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period

Responsibilities

The Case Manager is responsible for managing a caseload of clients in housing programs, providing personalized case plans, and connecting clients with community resources. They also facilitate community meetings and coordinate with other service providers to support clients' needs.