Outreach Case Manager - PATH - York County

Outreach Case Manager

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking an Outreach Case Manager to join the team in our Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. Come join our team and help make a difference in our vibrant community!

The Outreach Case Manager provides community outreach to homeless persons in a variety of settings. Outreach efforts are to identify and engage homeless and at times, those at risk of homelessness. Outreach includes, but is not limited to:

• Engagement, monitoring supporting, securing and linking services
• Mainstream resources and housing on behalf of the individual
• Integrating the individual into the community
• Advocating for homeless services, including shelters, schools, mental health, medical and social service providers.

Outreach includes assertive and ongoing efforts to identify and engage homeless persons and families who are not receiving services, for the purposes of informing individuals of community resources, providing referral to temporary safe places to reside, re-establishing relationships with families and/or local communities assuring timely access to local resources and supports.

Schedule: Full-time 40 hour/week, hourly position

Location: Office is based in South Portland, ME

This position will be supporting York County

Qualifications:

• MHRT/C required (or a level A or level B with a plan to get full certification). If no degree must have two years' experience in social services. BSW or MSW preferred. (Bachelor's and/or Master's degrees in psychology, social services, counseling, rehabilitation, may be applicable.)
• Must have 2 years' experience doing direct service with oppressed populations. Prefer case management experience with adults who have serious and persistent mental illness and have a history of trauma, substance abuse and misuse, homelessness, poverty, chronic pain and serious health issues. Deep understanding of recovery, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, ACT and the strengths perspective and ability to build competency in these areas.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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The Opportunity Alliance is "Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future".

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources