Case Manager - Fusion Studios 10382

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
The primary role of the Residential Services Case Manager is to provide brokerage of community resources, conduct one-on-one case management, on-going assessment of clients’ progress and needs, advocacy, and implementation of group activities  for a formerly homeless, disabled population of single adults.  The ultimate goal is to assist these individuals in maintaining their housing, obtaining and maintaining benefits and income, increase independence, and providing the services and linkages necessary to prevent a return to homelessness.  
NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date.  The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance.  Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.

Coalition Benefits 

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. 
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. 
• Vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. 
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. 
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. 
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. 

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions 

• Assess strengths and needs of all new residents;
• Develop initial treatment/service plans for all residents and update them as required (every 6 months at a minimum);
• Develop interventions or linkages to address resident needs;
• Provide hands on assistance and/or training to residents in order to support them in maintaining their housing in a safe and sanitary manner;
• Ensure that program benefits the greatest number of individuals possible by collaborating with the intake team regarding program census;
• Assist property management staff in problem solving regarding issues involving participants of the program;
• Create social and psycho-educational opportunities for residents and maintain a monthly events calendar;
• Provide crisis intervention as required and in collaboration with clinical staff and community partners;
• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff and property management staff;
• Assist in transportation of residents;
• Provide coverage for other case managers as necessary

Qualifications Summary 

• Effective interpersonal/assertive communications skills demonstrating a high degree of emotional intelligence both orally and in written form.
• Knowledge of homeless issues and demonstrated sensitivity to underserved populations.
• Skill in negotiating and mediating, particularly in sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of local services and resources;
• General knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse including symptoms and treatment options;
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Able to pass automobile insurance carrier’s motor vehicle record investigation and criminal background investigation. 

Education and Work Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field preferred. 
• Experience and interest working with disenfranchised persons.  

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasona