Case Manager

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