Case Manager

MUST follow strict social distancing guidelines which includes (wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and regular sanitation of work area).

• Duties consist of: oversight of assigned case load, engaging daily with Fathers who may have experienced trauma or those who may have a disabling condition. Assists with teaching them strategies on how to increase self-sufficiency.
• Employs client-centered case management, motivational interviewing, and/or other methodologies to establish the nature and extent of client problems. Performs needs assessment, creates individual service plans, sets goals for clients, provides referrals, relationship education, mentoring, follow-up, assesses at-risk factors, and barriers.
• Works closely with other non-profit agencies to link participants to supportive services.
• Follows Domestic Violence Protocol to ensure potential threats are minimized. Administers follow-up plan to assure the necessary attention is given in the evaluation of the individual's progress.
• Works closely with clients, staff, and community partners to reduce barriers to participation for clients during and prior to entry into Eagle Program. Engages in a variety of community outreach activities, which may include partner meetings and outreach events.
• Ability to recruit and supervise student interns may be required. Adheres to strict agency and federal (local, state) privacy laws regarding agency and client information.
• Enters Client Intake Data into the NFORM or client database system on a daily basis within the specified time frame.
• Ensures the accuracy of data entered into NFORM/other client database system via running reports and self-checks.
• Enters Case Notes for each client in a timely manner into the NFORM system following strict grantee guidelines.
• Ensures that case notes are thorough, concise, accurate and easily interpreted.
• Ensures goals and objectives for case management are meet on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis in accordance with grant and/or agency guidelines.
• Ensures optimal confidentiality of client data is achieved by securing client files in appropriate file cabinets, safeguarding passwords/userids for NFORM system, and through the safeguarding of intake/assessment and enrollment data.
• Performs monthly, quarterly/semi-annual program performance reporting in a timely manner to grant funder in nFORM database system.
• Contributes to meeting the overall goals and objectives of the Horizon Eagle Program as established by the grant objectives and performance guidelines.
• May assist in facilitating fatherhood workshops and identifying employment opportunities for fathers.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• MUST HAVE A LPC, LMSW or LCSW Current license with the Texas State Board of Social Worker’s.
• Master Degree in Social Work or related field.
• 7 plus years experience working with military clients, non-military, vulnerable populations: i.e. chronically homeless; homeless families and/or individuals with disabilities.
• Proven skills in applying case management methodologies (i.e. MI, CBT based practices)
• Ability to empathize with client and to ensure that client receives resources in timely manner to reduce barriers to participation.
• Professional, excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to perform weekly/ monthly/annual program reporting for grant
• Ability to work a flexible works schedule which may include weekends to deliver case management services offsite to clients.
• Team player willing to fully support the mission of Horizon Outreach
• ·Must be able to adhere to strict confidentiality policies regarding client and organizational information.
• Candidate with previous experience providing case management services to military veterans who are experiencing homelessness or who have a dual-diagnosis (i.e. PTSD, Substance Abuse Issues, etc.)

This position is significantly funded by a grant, if funding is lost or realigned in any area of the agency or if the employee fails to meet the grant objectives for the position this position could be changed, eliminated or refilled. Changes in the job description do not necessarily indicate a change in hours, title and or rate of pay. Horizon Outreach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Horizon Outreach provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 8 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LMSW (Licensed Social Worker State of Texas) (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25