Re-Entry Case Manager

Re-Entry Program Case Manager - Fort Collins and Loveland, CO

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Homeward Alliance is a Fort Collins-based nonprofit that provides a continuum of services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. In addition to several other programs and initiatives, Homeward Alliance is also the manager/overseer of the Murphy Center for Hope, a resource center for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in Larimer County as well as the Lead HMIS Manager for the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care (NoCo CoC).

OUR MISSION: We exist to empower individuals and families who face homelessness to survive, move forward and thrive.

OUR CORE VALUES:

• Best Practices: We utilize evidence-based methods and programs
• Diversity-Equity-Inclusion: We challenge systems, ideas and policies that create inequity, oppression, and disparity
• Collaboration: We are more effective when we work together
• Passion: We care deeply about creating positive change
• Visionary: We think BIG, and we lead by example

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Re-Entry Program is a program of Homeward Alliance. It provides intensive case management, in coordination with the criminal-justice system, to individuals identified by the Department of Corrections as medium- or high-risk of recidivism. The program is housed at the Murphy Center for Hope (“Murphy Center”), a resource center in Larimer County for people who are homeless or at-risk of experiencing homelessness. Multiple agencies operate programs out of the building. The Murphy Center is managed by Homeward Alliance. The Re-Entry Case Manager works to empower each participant by helping them identify and achieve attainable goals surrounding employment and education to help them regain stability. This position reports to the Re-Entry Program Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant (Client) Support and Case Management: Ensure that the following services are being provided within the guidelines laid out according to the WAGEES Grant expectations. Assist clients returning from prison to reintegrate successfully and sustainably into the community by:

• Connecting clients with their communities and families
• Providing clients with employment preparation, placement and retention, work clothing and tool assistance
• Goal setting and accountability
• Identification acquisition
• Vocational Training
• Transportation Assistance
• Gang Disengagement
• Medical Benefits Acquisition
• Family Reunification / Parenting
• Education Assistance (fee for classes and books) and more

Data entry and staffing meetings are a significant part of this job, consuming anywhere from 10-25 hours per week

• Data must be entered into the WAGEES “CaseMGR” data system, and Department of Corrections system. Ensure goals and outcomes are being met and data is being inputted in real time.
• Attend weekly Re-Entry staffing meetings and provide the Re-Entry Program Manager with up-to-date information on current case load.
• Attend quarterly WAGEES meetings in Denver to provide the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership (LCCL) with program updates and to learn from other organizations operating under the same grant.
• Work on building relationships with other community agencies that support the same population: D.O.C. Parole Office, community correction facilities, and other non-profits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Motivation to work with people who have diverse identities and backgrounds, have significant life experience with the criminal justice system, and are often institutionalized.
• Must be willing to work with people who have been charged with sex offenses
• Work experience and/or bachelor’s degree in related field (social work, career counseling, case management, etc.)
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred
• Addiction counselor or recovery coach certification preferred
• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated success with Microsoft Office Suite; strong skills and comfort with internet applications and social networking sites
• Experience working with vulnerable/marginalized populations preferred (more specifically, medium to high-risk people exiting the system who are at risk of recidivism)
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented and organized
• We encourage candidates with past lived experience (homelessness, substance use recovery, criminal justice involvement) and WAGEES program experience to apply

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the workday, using a computer and associated technology.
• Must be able to attend community meetings virtually and/ or in-person, as well as visit partner agencies in-person.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
• Must be able to pass the WAGEES background check requirements.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and car insurance by date of hire.

SALARY, BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE:

This is an in-person, full-time, hourly position with the possibility of some future remote work hours. Position requires some flexibility and can include some evening and weekend hours. Shifts will typically be 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, primarily at the Murphy Center.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match to 3% of Employee’s elected deferrals and 50% match for next 3% of elected deferrals
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $25,000 with AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Living Wage Policy
• Twice yearly employee engagement events
• Eight Paid Holidays plus two additional Floating Holidays/year
• Paid Time Off (PTO): upon hire--one day of PTO advanced as well as immediate access to two Floating Holidays; 15 days of paid PTO in year one, accrued monthly, increasing annually until year 10.

Starting salary: $21.63 per hour with potential for an increase if bi/multi-lingual and depending on experience.

Please send cover letter and resume by May 31, 2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.63 - $23.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO 80524: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25,000 - $0