Case Manager I - OCS SPA 5
Core
Provide intensive case management, housing linkage, and crisis intervention for adults with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
Role type
Case Manager I (clinical/social services)
Builds
Permanent housing placements and community reintegration pathways
Domain
Mental health and homelessness services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case management, crisis intervention, housing navigation, benefits application support, life skills coaching, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, critical time intervention, housing first principles
Preferred skills
Bilingualism, experience with highly vulnerable populations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Link clients to physical health, substance abuse, and community resources; assist with permanent housing applications and paperwork; conduct case assessments to identify barriers; manage crises including suicidal/homicidal ideation; coordinate with landlords and interdisciplinary teams; teach life skills like budgeting and cooking.
Seniority
Entry-level (1+ year preferred)