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  Job Title:   Case Manager Area/Location: Men’s Recovery / San Jose, CA Reports to:   Director, San Jose Men’s Rescue & Recovery Program Subordinates:   Volunteers, Interns & Residents Date Submitted for Revision:   7.17.18 Job Description Approved: 7.17.18 Classification:   Specialist / Full Time / Non-Exempt Salary:   Range starts at $20-hour DOE   JOB SUMMARY  The Case Manager for the San Jose Men’s Recovery Program is a key member of our staff providing structure, accountability, stability, and hope for the men in our residential program. The Case Manager works directly with our clients, guiding them through the bureaucratic maze of paperwork and logistics required to secure available services. The Case Manager is knowledgeable about resources, agencies, and programs that are available to support our clients. The Case Manager will develop treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories. The Case Manager is responsible for ensuring safe, quality, professional, and spiritual nurturing of our clients and guests.The Case Manager is also expected to follow through on case management procedures and policies with their clients.The Case Manager will implement all phases of the program with a large number of clients. This will include but is not limited to intake screenings, supervision, counseling, discipleship, mentoring, administering appropriate disciplinary actions, and completing reports and paperwork. The Case Manager will administer drug screenings, develop and teach classes, and support interns. The Case Manager shall be concerned for the spiritual welfare of all residents, interns, and guests under his charge. You will work in an often unpredictable and stressful environment. In addition to working cooperatively with others, the Case Manager will need to work with limited supervision, always keeping safety a top priority. Our ideal candidate will be a mature Christ-follower who is called to service and can speak truth in love.   If you have a heart for men who greatly desire to change their lives, but do not know how, come be part of a vibrant, caring community of believers who are committed to the redemptive work of Christ. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ministry Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals in order to clinically evaluate individuals’ mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program. Confer with family members and others close to clients in order to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress. Maintain a caseload of up to 20-25 clients and ensure clients’ charts are up-to-date by performing weekly audits. Assist the Rescue Mission Coordinator with case management of homeless guests. Assist and keep track of clients’ legal issues relating to court, probation, and other legal issues as they arise. Intervene as an advocate for clients in order to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Network and interact with various county and private agencies to secure needed services and benefits on clients' behalf. Serve as liaison to various vocational rehabilitation services and facilities to insure client’s timely transition into the vocational component of the program. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the client’s history and progress, services provided, and other required information. Provide spiritual leadership and counsel to residents including counseling one on one, group counseling, and planning in-house and outside activities as needed. Coordinate resident activities, including facilitating small groups, Bible studies, and classes as needed. In conjunction with the counseling and Learning Center staff, provide adequate supervision and guidance related to employment counseling, skill acquisition and placement. Conduct a series of life skills training classes designed to enhance client’s skill levels in a variety of practical areas (i.e., budgeting, parenting, cooking, etc.) Maintain case files, attend and participate in related staff meetings and client review sessions. Conduct phone screening and intake new applicants as needed. Be available to transport clients when needed. Provide supervision for residents and supervise discipline in the area of general behavior and program rules. Supervise resident’s in-house job placement, training and performance evaluation. Follow progress of discharged clients in order to determine effectiveness of treatments. Assist with other duties, as requested. PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Physical Demands Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time Walk, bend, twist, crawl & kneel Talk, hear, & smell Occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception Drive   Required Education and Experience BA or equivalent experience 3-year minimum experience in case management or equivalent field Training or experience in theology, missions, or counseling Familiarity with Cityteam, Disciple Making, and addiction recovery principles Good interpersonal skills, with proven ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds Proven skills in motivating people, setting goals, and commitment to getting the job done well Must have a valid California driver’s license with no more than two-points and no DUI related incidents in the past ten years   Preferred Education and Experience CCAPP certification; CADC-1 miniumim Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Cambodian) Leading interactive process group therapy sessions Experience and specific course work in the area of chemical addiction, codependency, crisis intervention, and family dynamics Good written communication skills, experience writing court reports and or assessments Computer literate and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite   Work Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and residential apartment setting This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines This position will typically work Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. The exact hours will vary depending on ministry scheduling needs. Travel is primarily local during the business day.   Additional Eligibility Qualifications for Cityteam Ministries Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers Must have compatible theology on major issues of Cityteam's Statement of Faith Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ