Community Housing Case Manager - Temporary

Description

Position Objective

 This Case Management position is responsible for program development and case management for transitional and permanent housing participants in Clay, Platte, Lafayette and Ray Counties. This position will work a full-time schedule, 38 hours a week, Monday - Thursday from 8:00am - 5:30pm. This temporary position will be filled for at least 6 months and could last up to 12 months. 

Essential Duties 

• Conduct interviews with potential participants.
• Conduct life skill and budgeting one-on-one or in groups.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Case Management program.
• Provide ideas for programming specific to educational or process groups for participants. 
• Maintain a file on each participant that includes the assessment, case plan, and documentation of progress, challenges, accomplishments, discharge plan and documentation of all follow up contact.
• Maintain internal systems of outcome tracking.
• Maintain comprehensive statistical data on all participants and submit monthly summary of statistics.
•  Submit expenditure report forms and vouchers monthly.
• Perform intakes that include required documentation for admission, client orientation, rules and program expectations.
• Conduct written assessments on all new adult participants within 72 hours of admission.
• Develop case plan with participant within 2 weeks of intake which includes short- and long-term goals with objectives (based on SMART principles) and update case plan as needed. 
• Provide information, referral and financial assistance as needed.
• Coordinate case management efforts with all staff and outside services to meet family and children’s needs.
• Develop discharge plan with participants who addresses supportive housing, economic stability, and emotional stability. 
• Develop and maintain a positive supportive relationship with grantor.
• Attend agency, community, supervisory, clinical staffing meetings as requested/needed.
• Maintain working relationships with community agencies to provide comprehensive services for participants and to stay abreast of current trends and resources. 
• Provide advocacy services and attend in-service trainings/workshops as needed. 
• Perform any other duties that may be requested. 

Requirements

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Great communication (verbal and written).
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Ability to work with diverse populations. 
• Possess great time management skills and can handle multiple demands and priorities. 
• Must have the ability to interact positively with grantee, referral sources, other agencies, and community partners. 
• Must also have the ability to comprehend, document, and converse in Standard English and demonstrated great sound judgment and reasoning skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field required (i.e. psychology).
• Prefer at least 2 years case management experience. 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform in a manner consistent with the stated characteristics as outlined on the Performance Based Evaluation form and the following mission characteristics:

· Follows the Catholic Social Teachings in all aspects while performing the job duties.

· Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolves conflict to achieve the greater good.

· Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.

· Demonstrates compassion and commitment for helping others improve their lives.