Case Manager - Street Outreach

Newport Mental Health
US - Rhode Island - Middletown
November 1, 2024

WHO WE ARE.

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school based therapy, substance use therapy, community based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website:
newportmentalhealth. org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

Mission- Aligned:
You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health's mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally:
You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You're a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated:
You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management:
You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER.

Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly
Up to 11 Holidays
Retirement program through Mutual of America
Additional supplemental insurance programs
Tuition reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Employer paid life insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES).

We are currently seeking a motivated, caring and empathetic Street Outreach Case Manager to join our team. The Outreach Case Manager is the key point of contact with clients and is responsible for developing strategies for engaging clients on the streets and developing a path to housing or shelter with the support of community partners.

Essential Duties:

Provide street based outreach, navigation, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Provide support and assistance to clients with accessing resources in the community. Establish and maintain professional and positive relationships with staff, clients, and community providers.
Adhere to housing first and harm reduction models of advocacy with clients. Conduct interactions with clients and other professionals in a respectful and courteous manner.
Listen attentively to client needs and suggestions and address their issues fairly and professionally, coordinate with immediate supervisor for supervision.
Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other homeless service providers.
Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU.

2 years minimum experience providing street-based services to highly vulnerable populations.
Street based outreach preferred.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals
Caring and empathetic, with the desire to help others in need
Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel:
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Fax:
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We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package in a supportive environment where mentorship and mission is critical to our work. We value diversity and encourage candidates with bilingual and bicultural skills to apply. Our fast paced and impactful workplace provides an excellent environment to learn.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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