Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position Title : Case Manager Reports to : Program Director

Employment Status : Full-time, 32 - 40 hours FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, hourly

Hours : Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Nights and weekends as needed. 

Job Summary
The Case Manager provides case management services and support to participants in the sober living housing program at Fresh Coast Alliance.  

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the screening and selection of applicants who are seeking recovery/re-entry based sober living. 
• Provide orientation to incoming housing participants to outline program rules and expectations. 
• Conduct assessments with participants to determine goals, barriers, resource needs and other factors related to case planning, referring them to community resources as appropriate.
• Meet with participants on a weekly basis to review and discuss progress in the program. 
• Maintain accurate and updated records of all interactions with clients and any other contacts made on their behalf. Document participants progress toward program goals. 
• Provide on-going monitoring and reporting of participant’s progress. Communicate clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; 
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required
• Verify clients’ attendance at any groups, treatment sessions or any other services that are required as part of the participants program plan. 
• Enforce rules of the program and provide disciplinary action for any rule violations. 
• Intervene in crisis situations.
• Coordinate with the treatment team, recovery coach, Director of Housing and any other necessary individuals who are involved in the program planning for each participant. 
• Work with participants to develop an exit plan and establish goals consistent with this plan. 
• Prepare clients’ discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; providing resources. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with long-term sobriety or prior incarceration is strongly desired; a minimum of two years of sustained sobriety is mandatory.
• A minimum of two years of case management experience within a clinical/social service environment or direct experience working with clients possessing a history of substance use and/or incarceration is preferred.
• Peer Recovery Coach certification is advantageous.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community resources and service programs for individuals with a history of substance use and/or incarceration is required.
• A thorough understanding of the substance use recovery process and the distinct needs of formerly incarcerated individuals is essential.
• A valid driver's license is a prerequisite.