Internal Only Through Seniority Bid (Seniority Bid end 5/22/23)

Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

CCC’s Letty Owings Center is seeking a Case Manager I to join our Team!

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Pay Rate: $21.50/ hourly rate.

This position provides case management to pregnant and/or parenting women in a residential setting; by providing family court advocacy, accessing medical care, attending family decision meetings with DHS Child Welfare, assisting in accessing recovery-community supports, and obtaining necessary resources for independent living. This position also supports clients’ transition from residential treatment into outpatient and transitional housing. The Case Manager will be familiar with, and able to access, resources on behalf of clients and will be a strong advocate for children and families. The Case Manager is skilled in maintaining professional boundaries and providing direct services through a trauma-informed lens.

Duties to Include:

• Provide case management services for pregnant women and women with young children residing at LOC for residential treatment services and Transitional Housing.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a case plan to provide all wraparound services as needed for clients.
• In coordination with the Treatment Team, develop and maintain a positive working relationship with all parties involved with clients’ cases including, but not limited to, DHS caseworkers, DHS worker assigned to transport and monitor child visits, outreach workers, defense attorneys for all family members, physicians and mental health providers working with the family, probation officers and other community partners.
• Prepare case notes that clearly document all services provided for clients and maintain charts and records in a legible and accessible form.
• Assist client in obtaining Primary Care Physician (PCP), as necessary.
• Assist clients in any needed medical follow-up and transport them to their medical appointments.
• Attend and participate in Care Team meetings and provide current information to team regarding client’s participation in program and other activities.
• Transport clients and their children to appointments, hearings, support groups, and other services as needed.
• Attend all client’s court hearings and family unity/decision meetings.
• Assist clients in applying for eligible benefits, including Oregon Health Plan, food stamps, cash assistance, housing assistance, childcare assistance, job training programs, etc.
• Assist clients in applying for transitional and Permanent housing opportunities.
• Work closely with LOC primary counselors in case planning; facilitating referrals to after care services, including housing, vocational rehabilitation, outpatient A&D treatment, mental health services, etc.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of High School or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree and QMHA preferred.
• Must be certified by an AMH approved training as a Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor.
• Must be registered as a Traditional Health Worker with the office of Equity and Inclusion.
• Minimum of two years' experience providing case management to parents or marginalized populations strongly preferred.
• Must be able to provide peer delivered services as described in Medicaid guidelines.
• Experience working with families involved with child welfare preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of substance use disorders.
• Must possess a current driver’s license and qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy. Must pass an initial driver training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage if using personal vehicle for CCC business.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)