On-Call Housing Case Manager, Columbia Road

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

SCHEDULE : 40 hours, Monday-Thursday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM, & 24 / 7 on call per rotating schedule

Pays $24.48 per hour DOE

This position carries a retention payment of $3,000.00, $1,000.00 payable at 12 months, and $2,000.00 at 24 months

LOCATION : 465 Columbia Road, Dorchester

The On-Call Housing Case Manager is a non-essential position in the event of weather or emergencies and will work 100% on site.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

PSI’s Permanent Supportive Housing Department provides comprehensive, intensive case management support to homeless and chronically homeless individuals in housing using the Housing First Model promoting long-term stability in housing and the end of homelessness in Boston.

The On-Call Housing Case Manager works as part of an intensive case management team serving tenants who may be experiencing untreated mental illness, active drug and alcohol addiction, and other major health challenges. The Case Manager uses a Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed approach to working with participants, including the utilization of Stages of Change Theory and Motivational Interviewing techniques. The Case Manager is responsible for a specific caseload of tenants, and also for collaborating with other housing staff on program-wide efforts to stabilize and promote the individual growth of all Scattered Site Housing tenants. Additional case management responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting tenants with all required program documentation; assisting tenants with obtaining benefits, health care, educational opportunities, employment opportunities, and legal aid; supporting the development of tenants’ activities of daily living skills and creating individual service plans with tenants and maintaining all necessary documentation.

The On-Call Housing Case Manager will serve on the rotating On-Call team as a Case Manager On-Call.

QUALIFICATIONS :

The On-Call Housing Case Manager must have a clear commitment to the population we serve and be able to work as part of a team.

Requirements : REQUIREMENTS :

TRANSPORTATION :

• Must have a liable vehicle.
• Must have valid driver's license.

EDUCATION / TRAINING :

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