Case Manager, Supportive Housing - Dorchester, United States - Pine Street Inn

Pine Street Inn

Verified Company

Dorchester, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

SCHEDULE; 40 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility

**Pays $23.48 per hour

DOE.**
This position carries
a retention bonus of $5,000.00, payable in installments as follows: $1,000 at 30 days, $1,000 at 6 months, and $3,000.00 at twelve
months of
employment.

"_This bonus is only available to new, external hires to Pine Street Inn, including temporary staff who are thereafter converted to permanent employment status. This bonus is not available to Pine Street Inn staff or paid interns or paid co-op students who are seeking a transfer to this role. This bonus is only payable for work actually performed in this role. Employees who leave their position before they have worked all the time required for each bonus installment will not be eligible to collect further payment for their prior position, even if they stay at Pine Street Inn in another position."_

LOCATION: 33 Bradlee Street and 10-12 Wales Street, Dorchester and other area locations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Supportive Housing provides comprehensive, intensive case management support to homeless and chronically homeless individuals in housing using the Housing First Model promoting long-term stability in housing and the end of homelessness in Boston.

The Supportive Housing 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 also for collaborating with other Supportive Housing staff on program-wide efforts to stabilize and promote the individual growth of all Supportive Housing 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 Supportive Housing 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:

Bilingual
Spanish/English

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

Experience working with individuals experiencing substance abuse, mental illness, trauma, homelessness and/or other complex disorders
Strong commitment to learning and using Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing skills in order 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 chronically homeless individuals in Housing First 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

PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

Ability to access different building locations and program sites via vehicle, public transit, and by foot in varied weather conditions, including climbing several flights of stairs and lifting up to 50 pounds of weight
Ability to sit for long periods of time and use computer, calculator, fax, copier and other office equipment

MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

Ability to set limits fairly and consistently while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; the ability to balance many competing demands
Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing, including the ability to successfully represent the organization in various forums
Ability to juggle many competing demands, to prioritize work efficiently and effectively
Ability to take initiative, plan and work independently
Interpersonal skills, patience, persistence, tolerance, ability to engage and develop rapport with a wide range of personalities
Must have highly developed professional ethics to maintain appropriate boundaries and sets limits fairly and consistently
Contributes to the overall integration and success of the department by being a team player, a