Case Manager (4193502)

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The main role of a case manager involves the matching of volunteers/mentors with foster families/youth in foster care. You will facilitate the needs, assess and conduct the training of all volunteers. Be responsible for monitoring the ongoing success and challenges with matched cases, and gather stories to be used in impact reports.

We are looking for a creative, innovative self-starter who exudes these four core competencies: Professionalism, Passion, Initiative, and Adaptability

Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 yrs of experience in social services and/or related fields, foster care, paid or unpaid
- 21 years of age will occasionally need to serve alcohol at events- able to obtain OLCC
- Valid driver license insurance and personal vehicle
- Personal Telephone, Laptop or portable computer or tablet

Preferred Requirements:
- Associate degree and 2 years of related experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of related experience
- Master's Degree and 6 months of related experience
- Background in social services and/or related fields
- Bilingual

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work as directed to support the company's mission and values.

- Engage in discussions around sensitive topics including child abuse, neglect, trauma, mental health, poverty, substance abuse, trust-based relational intervention, rehabilitation, social adjustment, therapeutic needs, child demographics, case trajectory, family preservation and child relational concerns. Utilize these discussions to advocate and make decisions for the best interest of the client.

- Assist with recruiting new volunteer/volunteer groups and interview volunteers to find the best match within the organization.

- Ability to speak about programs during networking and/or presentations for volunteer recruitment

- Facilitate needs assessment/initial meetup between foster family/youth and volunteer/mentor
Conduct training for volunteer groups/mentors, monitor of volunteer contact and track of relational outcomes for children/youth in the national program.

- Maintain case history records and prepare impact reports from testimonies of foster families, youth, and children served through programs.

- Be part of/attend/serve at events including fundraising, community awareness initiatives, events for families, youth, and children which may occur over weekends or evenings.

Employer Notes:
- Case Manager will manage 30 cases when operating at full capacity
- Programs used: Google Suite, Apricot (Data Tracking Software), Virtual meeting platforms, Slack and Canva
- State and Federal background checks

Wages, Hours and Benefits:
- $22.00- $27.00 Per hour DOE/DOQ
- Typically Monday-Friday 8-5, Occasionally Evenings and Weekend hours
- Mileage Reimburse, PTO Holidays off, Continuing education funds, paid training, family friendly employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you emailed cover letter to midvalleybusinessreps@employ.oregon.gov with the job title and job listing ID in the subject line of your email.

In your cover letter, please answer the following three questions:
- What inspires you about nonprofit case management?
- What is one area where you feel you could make the greatest contribution?
- As a people-oriented collaborator, what would you say are your greatest strengths?

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, OR 97301 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR 97301: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27