Crisis Intervention Case Manager

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Our Birch Program is looking for a full-time Case Manager Crisis Intervention Specialist.

• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Pet friendly environment
• Paid volunteer hours
• Wellness stipend
• PSLF - Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The Birch Program provides services and shelter to adults who are currently engaged in Lane County's Aid and Assist Program (370); these individuals have pending legal involvement and have been determined by the courts to not be able to aid and assist in their court process because of their current mental health symptoms or level of cognitive impairment.

The Birch Program's role is to support participants engage in mental health services and through all court obligations. The program is a partnership between Shelter Care and Lane County Behavioral Health Forensic Program to provide intensive wrap-around services to folks in crisis due to mental health symptoms.

Most participants have a long history of being unhouse, underserved, dual diagnosed and/or institutionalized with extensive trauma histories; and all currently presenting with a Severe Mental Illness (SMI).

The Case Manager Crisis Intervention Specialist is non-exempt position and reports to the Lead Case Manager. The starting wage for this role is $22.58 - $23.40/hour; depending on a number of qualifications.

Shelter Care is a social services agency that's directed by a board of community volunteers. We have multiple programs in the Eugene/Springfield area. We offer a range of housing solutions combined with wraparound services for families and community members who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness. This includes adults who are homeless, have been homeless in the past, have a serious mental illness, or a combination of these.

Because of the variety of services we offer, we are able to help many people in our community.

Our team values collaboration, person-centered approaches, agility and flexibility, integrity and care, and diversity, equity and inclusion in every aspect of our agency, striving to be the best we can at serving our clients and supporting each other. Here at Shelter Care, every employee has a voice. In addition to making a difference for the vulnerable populations we serve, we offer a fun, positive company culture and opportunities for professional development.

• A degree in social work or a related field, or the equivalence in years of experience
• Experience in working with people who have been homeless and/or have mental health needs
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use and homelessness needs and services
• Experience providing interventions to these population
• Ability to drive agency vehicles
• Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check

• Crisis de-escalation skills, effective communication, negotiation and collaboration, scheduling and time management, leadership, risk management, critical thinking and problem solving, use of technology for email, spreadsheets, documents, etc. Be able to handle confidential material; organize and prioritize work.

• Experience in working with people with co-occurring disorders in crisis
• Experience providing services to the Aid and Assist population
• Knowledge of court systems and the criminal justice system

To ensure legal and ethical compliance and protect client confidentiality, Shelter Care screens all applicants to avoid dual relationships between staff and former behavioral health clients. Please note that former behavioral health clients are not eligible for employment but may be considered for limited volunteer opportunities in select departments.

We encourage members of marginalized communities to apply for this role.

Shelter Care is a participant in the E-Verify Program.