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Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (32 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential
MMW SNOFO Outreach Case Manager 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 Middlesex Emergency Services Manager, the Outreach Case Manager seeks to outreach and engage men and women over the age of eighteen who are homeless and struggle with unresolved issues of mental illness and substance abuse and are not receiving services and to link them to agencies and activities that will stabilize their lives, support their sobriety, and empower them to end their homelessness.
Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct street outreach
Provide linkages for clients who are in need of social, mental health, educational, vocational, recreational, spiritual, and or substance abuse services
Provide transportation to appointments for clients
Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and social service providers
Engage in “street” outreach in all kinds of weather conditions
Attend weekly and monthly agency, program and network meetings
Monitor all cases assigned and complete all documentation/charting required by Columbus House and its relevant funders
Complete First Contact Forms
Maintain and update weekly charting and movement reports
Enter and maintain all client charts accurately and timely into the Homeless Management Information System Database Case Worthy
Other related duties as assigned in support of a 17‑client case load
Qualifications
Minimum of two years’ experience working in human services or related fields
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline‑oriented mindset
Strong written and oral communication skills employing the English language
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common desktop applications
Able to effectively use the local network of substance abuse, mental health, and social services providers
Familiar with criminal justice and able to engage, manage, motivate, and support
Familiar with mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and group dynamics
Complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of person‑centered case management
Able to meet all documentation requirements
Knowledgeable about crisis intervention, boundaries, confidentiality, universal precautions, harm reduction, trauma informed care and motivational interviewing
Valid drivers’ license with a good driving history
Supervised by:
Middlesex Emergency Services Manager
Salary $25.50‑$27.50 per hour based upon education and experience plus excellent benefits
Schedule Monday 8am–4pm, Tuesday 10am–6pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9am–5pm.
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
Application Instructions Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to 203‑773‑1430 or email to hr@columbushouse.org or apply at www.columbushouse.org
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply
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Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (32 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential
MMW SNOFO Outreach Case Manager 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 Middlesex Emergency Services Manager, the Outreach Case Manager seeks to outreach and engage men and women over the age of eighteen who are homeless and struggle with unresolved issues of mental illness and substance abuse and are not receiving services and to link them to agencies and activities that will stabilize their lives, support their sobriety, and empower them to end their homelessness.
Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct street outreach
Provide linkages for clients who are in need of social, mental health, educational, vocational, recreational, spiritual, and or substance abuse services
Provide transportation to appointments for clients
Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and social service providers
Engage in “street” outreach in all kinds of weather conditions
Attend weekly and monthly agency, program and network meetings
Monitor all cases assigned and complete all documentation/charting required by Columbus House and its relevant funders
Complete First Contact Forms
Maintain and update weekly charting and movement reports
Enter and maintain all client charts accurately and timely into the Homeless Management Information System Database Case Worthy
Other related duties as assigned in support of a 17‑client case load
Qualifications
Minimum of two years’ experience working in human services or related fields
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline‑oriented mindset
Strong written and oral communication skills employing the English language
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common desktop applications
Able to effectively use the local network of substance abuse, mental health, and social services providers
Familiar with criminal justice and able to engage, manage, motivate, and support
Familiar with mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and group dynamics
Complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of person‑centered case management
Able to meet all documentation requirements
Knowledgeable about crisis intervention, boundaries, confidentiality, universal precautions, harm reduction, trauma informed care and motivational interviewing
Valid drivers’ license with a good driving history
Supervised by:
Middlesex Emergency Services Manager
Salary $25.50‑$27.50 per hour based upon education and experience plus excellent benefits
Schedule Monday 8am–4pm, Tuesday 10am–6pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9am–5pm.
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
Application Instructions Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to 203‑773‑1430 or email to hr@columbushouse.org or apply at www.columbushouse.org
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply
PI279183784
#J-18808-Ljbffr