Case Manager, Housing (Prison Outreach)

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

Compensation Package:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program

JOB SUMMARY: The Case Manager provides a range of comprehensive community-based case management services, including housing services and trauma-informed case management for individuals who are homeless and/or returning to the community from incarceration. The position serves as a liaison to the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, READY Center, Anchor Mental Health (Core Service Agency), and Housing, to identify and coordinate community resources and make the appropriate referrals. The Case Manager establishes and maintains effective working relationships among area residents, and property owners in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Interview and assess the needs for direct services of Returning Citizens (post-release) and individuals referred by jails or prisons including the DC Jail before discharge (pre-release), primarily in the District of Columbia, who have mental health needs and/or a history of addictive behaviors.

  
  
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  Meet with community partners, such as the Resources to Empower and Develop You (READY) Center, District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DCDOC), Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA), Office of Returning Citizens Affairs (ORCA) and other partners to identify areas for collaboration and develop plans for coordinating services.

  
  
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  Ensure participants engage in group sessions that allow them to address and improve personal aspects of their lives such as financial literacy, employment readiness, identity development, relationships, family dynamics, and conflict resolution.

  
  
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  Conduct housing orientations to clients which include instruction on the Fair Housing Act, Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Landlord and Tenant Rights, among other topics.

  
  
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  Maintain complete and accurate case records to include entering data in the database within 48 hours of contact/service.

  
  
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  Conduct program orientation sessions for volunteer mentors- to introduce the mentor program - and program training sessions - to improve the skills and knowledge of the mentors.

  
  
  
  

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field
  
  
  
  
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    For social work degree - social work licensure in the appropriate jurisdiction is required.

    
    
  
  
  
  
• 3 years of experience working with incarcerated adults including those with mental disorders
• Must be able to pass a background check to gain access to secured facilities.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

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  Driving is required. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Must have own transportation.

  
  
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, or Windows-based operating environment.