Case Manager - Recovery Services - Philadelphia, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in social work or a related Human Services field is required

  
  
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  A minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work or case management

  
  
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  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SPSS, email communication platforms, employee portals, and timekeeping systems such as Teletime.

  
  
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  Strong organizational and time management skills

  
  
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  Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities

  
  
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  Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills

  
  
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  Ability to manage stress and remain composed under pressure

  
  
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  Capable of making sound decisions in high-pressure situations

  
  
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  Skilled in de-escalating and managing challenging behaviors including anger, fear, hostility, or violence from others

  
  
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  Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

  
  
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  Comfortable working independently and in both confined and crowded environment

  
  
  

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team in Philadelphia, PA, at Riverside Wellness Village!

Shift: First Shift, Monday - Friday 8a - 4p.

Earn $22.75/hr.!

Join the groundbreaking Riverside Wellness Village program, an exciting new initiative from Merakey in partnership with the City of Philadelphia! This innovative program, the largest of its kind, will begin with 132 recovery beds providing safe housing and life-changing treatment opportunities. Be part of a team making a real difference while enjoying benefits like gated parking with security and ample opportunities for career growth. Help shape the future of recovery services in this transformative and rewarding role!

Position Details

This is a direct care position working with adult men in the early stages of their recovery from chemical or alcohol dependency, co-occurring disorders, serious mental illness, and homelessness. You will be providing case management services to these men and/or women in a transitional housing setting and reporting directly to the program manager or director.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Manage the needs of program residents.
• Link residents to various community-based services and resources as needed.
• Ensure all progress reports are completed properly and on-time.
• Incident reports which include incident reports, reporting to immediate supervisor and following procedure as stated in Merakey policy.
• Encourage and verify that residents with income are saving money.
• Data input and outcome analysis.
• Life Skills Group facilitation (i.e. money management, housing acquisition, nutrition)
• This position may also be asked to assist with intakes and various other tasks in an effort to support program operations and the program director.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!