Targeted Case Manager - Housing

Overview

POSITION TITLE:

Housing Targeted Case Manager

SUPERVISOR:
Director of Recovery Housing

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related area or;
  Equivalent combination of experience and training and eligible for Kentucky Targeted Case Management Training
• Case management experience, preferably with individuals with substance use disorders
• Peer Support Certification preferred
• Familiarity with Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders
• Comfortable in a home visit setting and interacting with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Detail oriented and thorough documentation skills
• Excellent listening and information gathering skills; effective problem solving
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiative, as well as work as part of a team
• Sound mental reasoning, sound judgment, and the ability to respond calmly and effectively in a crisis situation

Transitions operates several locations of recovery housing for individuals with substance use disorders.

The Housing Case Manager will be responsible for reviewing housing applications; interviewing housing applicants; completing Participant Agreement paperwork for new program participants; maintaining program participant files in Credible with a minimum bi-weekly case note; collecting program fees; conducting random UA/BA; inspecting rooms and houses weekly; attending monthly house meetings; creating long term housing plans including budgets; evictions and discharges, as needed.

• Case Management:
  Review housing applications; interview applicants for appropriateness and eligibility. Complete Participant Agreement paperwork.
• Perform weekly case management sessions with each participant and document progress in Credible.
• Collect program fees and document appropriately. Write receipts and turn fees collected into the Director of Recovery Housing weekly.
• Inspect rooms/houses regularly.
• Attend the required training and meetings.
• Monitor participants and activities in each building.
• Watch for building maintenance needs and respond timely with referral to Director of Recovery Housing.
• Assist in participant stability by referring to other needed community services and mainstream resources.
• Represent Transitions in a positive and professional manner.
• Be available in case any resident needs additional support or has a question.
• Orient new residents to the home and ensure that all policies and procedures are explained to new residents.
• Model recovery principles and prosocial behavior.
• Monitor residents for any potential warning signs concerning recurrence of symptoms and refer them for more support.
• Check in with residents on a daily basis.
• Spend at least 4 days per week at the home to ensure the house is free from alcohol and illicit substances, residents are following the Code of Conduct, there are no prohibited items in the home and ensure residents are accounted for.
• Meet with residents at least weekly to discuss and document their recovery plans.