Meriden Commons Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
Company: Columbus House
Location: Meriden
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Company Overview & MissionColumbus 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 who are homeless or at risk of becoming
homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their
personal growth and independence."PurposeUnder the direction of the
Manager of Middlesex Emergency Services, the Residential Services
Administrator provides case management services to formerly
homeless adults now living in supportive housing apartments in
Meriden (Meriden Commons) by providing linkages to educational,
employment, vocational, spiritual and recreational opportunities in
addition to mental health and medical treatment; to do everything
reasonably possible to help keep tenants in housing. Duties and
Responsibilities
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 residents as appropriate.
Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and social service
providers.Develop mutually reinforcing relationships with landlords
and assist residents with finding housing as needed. Attend weekly
and monthly agency, program and network meetings. Monitor all cases
assigned and complete all documentation/charting required by
Columbus House and its funders. Create strength-based
person-centered service plans. Collaborate with property management
and housing Authorities. Assist in the creation and facilitation of
a tenant board and meetings. Other related duties as
assigned.Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
required with a 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.Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common desktop
applications. Able to effectively use the local network of
substance abuse, mental health, and social services providers in
New Britain and New Haven. 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. A 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. Bi-lingual (Spanish) Preferred
-Supervised by: - - Manager of Middlesex ProgramsSalary: $17.30 -
$19.23 per hour plus excellent benefitsSchedule: 40 Hours per week:
Monday - Friday, First shift flexibleMay be required to work at
least two evenings each month to facilitate group activities with
residents. -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 holidaysEqual Opportunity Employer:
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity -Powered by
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Keywords: Columbus House, Meriden , Meriden Commons Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager, Executive , Meriden, Connecticut
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