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Pine Street Inn
Case Manager, Green Street
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What they do
A Case Manager coordinates delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs.
$53,290 / year median in Massachusetts
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Case Manager, Green Street Jamaica Plain, MA
- Permanant Housing Job Type Full-time Description
SCHEDULE
40 hours Tuesday- Saturday 8:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. Pays $23.48
- $26.
LOCATION
82 Green St., Jamaica Plain, 02130 MA & Other Permanent Housing Sites The Permanent Housing Case Manager is a non-essential position and will work 100% on siteSUMMARY OF POSITION
Permanent 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 Permanent 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 Permanent Housing staff on program-wide efforts to stabilize and promote the individual growth of all Permanent 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' daily living skills and creating individual service plans with tenants and maintaining all necessary documentation.QUALIFICATIONS
The Permanent Housing Case Manager must have a clear commitment to the population we serve and be able to work as part of a team. RequirementsEDUCATION/TRAINING
REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED Strong written communication skills Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office ProductsPREFERRED
Undergraduate Degree in a related field (i.e. social work, psychology, education, nursing) Bi-lingual- 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 teamPREFERRED
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 HMI Salary Description $23.48- $26.