Medical Respite Case Manager

Columbus House, Inc.

Job Posting: Full Time, 32 Hours FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential

Respite Case Manager

VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested

Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.

Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities."

Purpose

Under the direction of the Medical Respite/Recovery House Manager, the Medical Respite Case Manager provides supervision, safety, organization, and case management support to twelve clients at the Medical Respite unit. Services are of limited duration; 30 to 60 days. The CM networks with the greater New Haven shelters, sober houses and social service system and collaborates with YNHH, clinical social workers, unit nurses and other Columbus House residential staff to provide an environment that reflects the core values of Trauma Informed Service: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset

• proficient is Microsoft Office, Word, HMIS database.

• Knowledgeable about health and safety, substance use, harm reduction, crisis intervention, dual diagnosis.

• Great interpersonal skills

• Ability to collaborate with other team members, and community agencies and Partners.

• Ability to develop partnership with clients. Employees should be able to create a safe and welcoming place for the clients that we serve.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree, preferably.

• Demonstrated the ability to manage, motivate and direct individuals living with acute medical conditions, substance abuse and mental health.

• Complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of residential services for the homeless population.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset

• Proficient is Microsoft Office and other common desktop applications.

• Able to effectively use the local network of substance abuse, mental health, and social services providers.

• Familiar with mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues and group dynamics

• Knowledgeable of local housing and vocational/entitlement programs

• Culturally competent; must possess the capacity to work within a team and foster teamwork.

• General understanding of crisis intervention skills, confidentiality, boundaries, universal precautions

• Able to meet all documentation requirements.

• Able to foster a Harm Reduction philosophy within the work environment.

• Strong empathic skills coupled with a high degree of reliability and punctuality.

• Valid drivers’ license with a safe driving history

Supervision: Medical Respite Recovery House Manager

Salary Range: $25.50 to $27.50 per hour plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full-time employment

• 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution

• Paid time off

• 10 paid holidays

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to 203-773-1430 or email to hr@columbushouse.org or apply at www.columbushouse.org

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply