Case Manager II - Traugott Terrace

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington and the Archdiocesan Housing Authority (doing business as Catholic Housing Services and Coordinated Care Agency) are outreaches of the Catholic Church in Western Washington. Rooted in the Gospel message of love and hope, we recognize the sacredness and dignity of every human person. Our focus is on those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism.

Traugott Terrace is an alcohol and drug free community that provides 12 units of transitional and 38 units of permanent housing to low-income adults. It is a service-enriched housing program that provides relapse prevention case management to individuals actively involved in programs of recovery. The philosophy is strongly rooted in providing housing services with dignity and building a sense of community among the residents.

If you are looking for meaningful work, make a tangible difference, and drive positive change, find out more at: https://ccsww.org/careers/ 

The Case Manager provides position provides outreach, engagement, and referral/linkages to Matt Talbot Center clients and Traugott Terrace residents. The position will balance responsibilities across multiple funding contracts with a range of program eligibility and required caseload tracking. The Case Manager will carry a caseload and provide secondary support for people enrolled in long-term outpatient behavioral health treatment through Matt Talbot Center.

• Seattle, On-site
• Full-time

• Bachelor's degree in social services or equivalent experience.
• One-year direct services experience with vulnerable populations.
• Current Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration OR ability to obtain within 60 days from hire.
• Possess basic knowledge of working with Co-Occurring Disorders.
• Criminal history/ Background checks are required prior to employment.
• Flexibility around service delivery, including creative strategies for interventions and developing weekly schedules.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, staff and regulatory agencies.
• Able to pay close attention to detail, prioritize workload and responsibilities, and be flexible within a dynamic program.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Computer skills and ability to learn and use CCS client database system and Electronic Health Record system.
• Commitment to CCS's Mission Statement.
• Current TB test, or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Substance Use Disorder Professional or Trainee Certification (formerly, CDP/T).
• Experience working with adults who suffer from mental illnesses.
• Experience with group facilitation.
• Knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Laws.
• Knowledge and experience with motivational interviewing techniques, and working with an Abstinence based and Harm Reduction treatment model.

Must attend annual mandatory in-service and education programs.  Must complete education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure if applicable.

Regularly required to sit, stand, reach stoop, talk and hear or otherwise perform any number of physical activities that may be required in completing daily tasks.

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.