Case Manager

Case Manager 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Northampton, MA 01060 The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Case Manager to join our team at Grace House, a residential treatment program for mothers in early recovery. This large historical residential home is located in Northampton, MA. The program can house up to twelve mothers with children in a collective living environment, where they share space and resources in an effort to build a recovery community and encourage peaceful living. Your role as a Case Manager: The Case Manager provides support services to women with children and/or pregnant in a comprehensive six-to-nine -month residential treatment program. S/he assists referred individuals in need of substance abuse treatment by providing the education and support needed to establish a clean and sober way of independent living and assisting clients to access community resources as well as mitigate barriers to success. As a therapeutic setting, we strive to provide each family with a safe, nurturing environment where mothers and their children can experience success. We are looking for someone to work a 11:00am-7:00pm schedule Tuesday-Saturday. Responsibilities include: Provide service coordination and linkages to the community Develops helping relationships through use of programmatic structure and evidence based models including Motivational Interviewing (MI) Connects clients to varying and multiple community entities and helps the find resources in order to have a successful treatment and discharge Facilitating groups for up to 12 women at a time Assist clients in obtaining benefits, housing and health care as needed Provide support and participate in the development, revision and utilization of relapse prevention and/or safety plans Encourages and facilitates utilization of clients' natural support systems as well as recovery-oriented, peer support and self-help supports and services Will assist in data collection and tracking for grant evaluation Maintain and update appropriate treatment plans for residents REQUIRMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution or at least three years of relevant work or lived experience that is acceptable by MBHP waiver Ability to pass certification for CPR, First Aid Valid driver's license and ability to provide transportation on an as needed basis Ability to counsel and support clients with co-occurring and/or substance use disorder diagnoses Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care Candidates that are Bilingual in Spanish/English are encouraged to apply SUCCESS FACTORS: The ideal Case Manager will require empathy and a high level of patience as minor and major setbacks often occur during the recovery process. Candidates with lived experience relative to co-occurring and/or substance use disorder preferred *Recovery Coaches welcome. Take advantage of a competitive compensation package that includes a phenomenal benefits like, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few. AT THE CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) Care finds a way: The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY! If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Experience Required 1 year(s): Experience in mental health or substance use fields Education Required Bachelors of Arts or better in Behavioral Sciences or related field Motivations Preferred Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.