Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose:
· To provide case management and engagement and services to homeless individuals with behavioral health needs as identified by the County Office of Mental Health.
· To assess and identify a client's needs in order to provide assistance and referrals to housing and treatment on an on-going basis; to ensure that individuals receive all the benefits for which they are entitled, such as financial, medical, vocational and educational.
· To implement the overall mission, values and beliefs of Horizon House in all aspects of the job.
Supervision Received:
· Receives direct supervision from the Manager, Hope Café.
Supervision Exercised:
· N/A
Qualifications:
· A.A. degree Bachelor’s preferred in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field and 2 years of experience in substance abuse counseling; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
· Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), preferred or on-going coursework in Drug and Alcohol Counseling to qualify for certification.
· Mental Health knowledge desired
· Knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers and familiarity with recovery models.
· Very good communication skills, both oral and written.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
· Demonstrated ability to be flexible and creative in meeting the needs of clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Scope:
· Frequent talking and listening.
· Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients.
· May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.
· Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a passenger van.
· May require working varied shifts to fulfill the mandate of the Hope Cafe.

**Work hours are: 6am - 2pm**

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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