Crisis Intervention Case Manager

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We are looking for a full-time Crisis Intervention Case Manager in our Birch program. What you can expect from ShelterCare:

• 12 paid holidays a year
• Paid volunteer hours
• Pet Friendly Workplace
• Public Loan Service Forgiveness qualified employer
• Centrally located with FREE parking
• This is a M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. position
• ShelterCare pays majority of medical insurance deductible for employee.

ShelterCare is a non-profit that believes in "housing first", we meet people where they are. The Birch Program provides services to adults who are currently engaged in the Lane County Aid and Assist Program (370); which are people with pending legal involvement who have been determined by the courts to not be able to aid and assist in their court process because of their current mental health symptom or current level of cognitive impairment

The Birch Program Provides all participants with Shelter in the community and our role is to walk with them into mental health services and through all their court obligations. The program is a partnership between ShelterCare and Lane County Behavioral Health Forensic Program to provide intensive d wrap-around services to people who are in a point of crisis in their lives, related to their mental health.

Most participants have a long history of being unhouse, underserved, dual diagnosed and/or institutionalized with extensive trauma histories; and all currently presenting with a Severe Mental Illness (SMI)

This is a full-time non-exempt position that will report to the Birch Program Manager. The starting wage for this role is $21.46-$21.92 per hour, depending on a number of factors including experience. This position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

What you bring to ShelterCare:

Required

• A degree in social work or a related field, or the equivalence in years of experience.
• Experience in working with people who have been homeless and/or have mental health needs
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use and homelessness needs and services; and experience providing interventions to these population.
• Ability to drive agency vehicles
• Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check
• Essential Skills: Crisis de-escalation skills, effective communication, negotiation and collaboration, scheduling and time management, leadership, risk management, critical thinking and problem solving, use of technology for email, spreadsheets, documents, etc. Be able to handle confidential material; organize and prioritize work.

Preferred

• Experience in working with people with co-occurring disorders in crisis is preferred.
• Experience providing services to The Aid and Assist Population
• Knowledge of court systems and the criminal justice system

Ready to apply? Click the apply now button and submit your resume and references. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes!

We encourage members of marginalized communities to apply for this role.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

**ShelterCare is a participant in the E-Verify Program**