Case Manager

We are hiring: Case Manager for Alpha House

Starting wage: $20.00-$25.00/hour, DOE

Job type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Training

• Orientation: Alternatives provides thorough orientation and training for all new staff. You can expect a one-week orientation, where you will learn all about Alternatives and be prepared for your role. This first week is scheduled from 9 AM to 5 PM at our Alternatives Training Center.

What Skills do you need?

To succeed as a Case Manager, we require:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field. If you have at least 5 years in corrections, case management, or similar, this may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to relate to residents in a firm, empathetic manner.
• Computer and word-processing skills. Must have demonstrated experience with documentation and record keeping.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to pass federal drug screening requirements.

What will you do in this position?

If you are passionate about helping others and making an impact on your community, this would be the role for you  We are agents of change who work as part of a larger team devoted to helping residents succeed by using cognitive behavioral interventions to reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

Day-to-day you will meet with residents and our team to develop a program to help address individual needs.

You will have the opportunity to grow and learn, gain experience in corrections, facilitate groups, provide insight for development and implementation of new programs and services, and overall have a major impact on the lives of others.

About the team:

The Alpha House Case Management team is run by an experienced Program Supervisor who has a passion for corrections, and recently completed a Master's in Criminal Justice with an emphasis on corrections and rehabilitation. She has been with the Agency for over 10 years and oversees daily programming operations for our men's pre-release program.

You will be joining a team of about 10 other Case Managers, an Employment Placement Specialist, and other stellar teams who are focused on cognitive behavioral change and making a difference in the community

The Alpha House team enjoys celebrating small and big victories and are looking forward to having you join the team next

Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package available to employees working 30+ hours/week, following 60 days of employment

• Medical – Employer pays $511.72 toward Employee coverage.
  • Additional plans for children and family available at employee cost.
• Dental – Employer pays 100% of Employee-only coverage.
  • Affordable coverages available for children and families at employee cost.
• Vision – Affordable plans available for Employee, children, and families at low cost. 
• Life Insurance - Agency pays for $25,000 coverage plan on all benefit-eligible employees.
  • Supplemental life insurance plans available at employee cost.
• Short-and-Long-term Disability: 100% Employer paid coverage for employees.
• 401k/Retirement plan – Employees eligible for 401k contributions following 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked.
  • Employer profit sharing eligible annually, based on board approval.
• AFLAC – Supplemental plans available to employees for themselves and families at employee cost.

The following benefits are available to all employees working 20+ hours/week on a pro-rata basis – starting from DAY 1

• PTO - Accrue PTO as soon as your first paycheck. 
  • Employees from 0-2 years of employment accrue 4.65 hours per pay period – this comes to 15 days a year
  • Increments increase with tenure at 3 years, 5 years, and all subsequent 5-year marks following, up to 25+ years.
• Paid Holidays – Enjoy the benefit of 11 paid holidays

Talk about perks….

• Alternatives is PSLF approved employer – get your student loans forgiven by working for a non-profit.
• We offer a scholarship program after 1 year of service. Use this opportunity to complete that degree, get specialized training, or certify in a specialized area.
• Birthday lunch – enjoy lunch on us for your birthday Join coworkers and meet other team members you might not see regularly. $15.00 allowance provided for your special day.
• We love to promote our team members We often see internal growth and promotions, and we have longevity that speaks to this as well… our CEO has been here over 40 years, and many are in positions of 10+ years