Case Manager Aide - New Haven, United States - Columbus House

Columbus House

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New Haven, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Columbus House, Inc.

Job Posting:
Full time, FLSA Non-Exempt, Essential

Case Manager Aide

VEVRAA Federal Contractor:
Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested

Company Overview & Mission

Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age.

Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.

Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence.

We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities."

Purpose

Under the direction of the Recovery House and Respite Manager, the Case Manager Aide provides supervision, safety, organization, and program management support to adult clients of the Medical Respite Program.

Services are of limited duration; 30-60 days.

The Case Manager Aide networks with the greater New Haven shelters and social service system and collaborates with other Columbus House residential staff in order to provide an environment that reflects the core values of Trauma Informed Service:
Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and empowerment.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High School Graduate or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and direct consumers; complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of residential services for the homeless population
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadlineoriented mindset
Able to effectively use the local network of substance abuse, mental health, and social services providers
Familiar with mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and group dynamics
Knowledgeable of local housing and vocational/entitlement programs
Culturally competent; must possess the capacity to work within a team and foster teamwork
General understanding of crisis intervention skills, confidentiality, boundaries, universal precautions
Able to meet all documentation requirements
Able to foster a Harm Reduction philosophy within the work environment
Strong empathic skills coupled with a high degree of reliability and punctuality
Valid drivers' license with a good driving.

Responsibilities

Perform regular wellness rounds. Supervise up to 14 clients to ensure compliance with all house rules
Support and engage clients to assist them with following their recovery service plans.
Observe and document medication calls
Help move client belongings as necessary. Clean and disinfect rooms as clients leave ensuring rooms are wellprepared for new admissions
Collaborate with other agencies and social service providers
Attend agency and program meetings as scheduled
Complete all required reports/incident logs/ case notes/incident reports
Enforce house rules and maintain incident log
Be proficient with CT HMIS system and enter data as directed
Support Recovery House and Respite Manager by completing prescreenings, intake/admission, case notes, and discharges and collaborate on individual service plan creation and execution
Remain onsite to perform essential functions during emergency situations as designated by the Chief Executive Officer
Other related duties as assigned

Supervised by:
Recovery House and Respite Manager

Pay Scale:
$17.00- $18.00 per hour plus excellent benefits.

Schedule:8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
Paid time off
10 paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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