What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Food Insecurity position at Alpert Jewish Family Service?
Description
About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)
While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.
Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.
Job Summary
In collaboration with the Director of Volunteer Leadership, Mentoring and Food Insecurity, the Food Pantry Operations Manager, and the Senior Case Manager for Food Insecurity, the Case Manager will coordinate services and follow-up efforts related to addressing food insecurity.
Case Manager Essential Responsibilities:
- Weekly visits to each pantry location at minimum, may require more depending on project/time of year.
- Identify and maintain client dietary restrictions (i.e. low sodium, food for children, kosher) via Electronic Health Records and/or Excel.
- Process all pantry applications and annual requalification.
- Independently refer for and coordinate the services needed internally and externally.
- Advocate to meet client’s needs; consult and collaborate with other professionals and service providers to assure comprehensive care.
- Ability to be on site to meet with clients needing to access the pantry as needed.
- Visit clients in their home setting as needed.
- Follow up pertaining to delivery concerns with clients (not home, no answer, etc.) and all other case management related concerns.
Requirements
- Master’s in social work or equivalent required/or Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 4 years’ experience in social work or related field.
- Experience with geriatric and special populations preferred.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and familiarity with Electronic Health Records Systems.
- A valid Florida driver’s license is required and must have a good driving record.
- Proof of automobile insurance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to function independently.
- Possess an understanding of and compatibility with Jewish values and traditions.
We offer a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP
Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace