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Colorado Coalition for the Homeless · 1 month ago

Case Manager - Central Scattered Site - 10765

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$20.64/hr - $25.14/hr

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is dedicated to preventing homelessness and creating lasting solutions for at-risk individuals and families. The Case Manager will provide community resources, conduct case management, and assist clients in maintaining their housing stability.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assesses strengths and needs of all new residents

Develops initial treatment/service plans for all residents and update them as required (every 6 months at a minimum)

Develops interventions or linkages to address resident needs

Provides hands-on assistance and/or training to residents in order to support them in maintaining their housing in a safe and sanitary manner

Ensures that program benefits the greatest number of individuals possible by collaborating with the intake team regarding program census

Ensures that each resident is receiving the support and services they require to maintain their housing and support recovery

Assists residents who desire to move on to a more independent level of housing

Assists property management staff in problem-solving regarding issues involving participants of the program

Creates social and psycho-educational opportunities for residents and maintain a monthly events calendar

Ensures all verification paperwork is completed as required by law and/or funding sources

Provides crisis intervention as required and in collaboration with clinical staff and community partners

Assists residents in problem-solving issues which may threaten their housing

Serves as a liaison between clinical staff and property management staff

Serves as liaison between resident and other service providers, including property management staff as necessary and appropriate, especially when necessary to advocate for clients’ housing stability

Assists in transportation of residents

Provides coverage for other case managers as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Homeless issuesCrisis interventionEffective interpersonal skillsData managementMediatingBilingualNegotiatingAdvocacy skillsSensitivity to underserved populationsEmotional intelligenceOrganizational skills

Required

Effective interpersonal/assertive communications skills demonstrating a high degree of emotional intelligence

Knowledge of homeless issues and demonstrated sensitivity to underserved populations

Ability to listen effectively, synthesize and analyze information, and respond creatively to challenging issues

Skill in negotiating and mediating, particularly in sensitive situations

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Ability to ensure accuracy of data management and reporting

Ability to make sound decisions, using available information while maintaining appropriate confidentiality

Knowledge of local services and resources

General knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse including symptoms and treatment options

Ability to advocate for individuals in a fair and tactful manner

Valid driver's license, ability to pass automobile insurance carrier's motor vehicle record investigation, criminal background investigation and ability to drive a 15-passenger van

Experience and interest in working with disenfranchised persons

Must have driver's license

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in social service or related field preferred

Bilingual preferred but not required

Benefits

Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents.

Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.

Vision insurance.

Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.

Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.

Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.

Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.

Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.

Company

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families and individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.

Founded in 1984