Case Manager - Continuum of Care

Job description

Rate: $20 USD per hour

nDescription

nLocation: The Salvation Army – Palomino- Family Services

nStatus: Non-Exempt, FT

nMISSION STATEMENT

nThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

nQUALIFICATIONS

nnnBachelor’s degree in social work or related discipline or;

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nnFour years’ experience working with clients in crisis and the strong ability to effectively resolve and cope with immediate crisis situations.

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nnKnowledge of community resources, particularly housing for low-income individuals, available in the Clark County service area.

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nnExcellent knowledge of and ability to use current Microsoft software computer programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, as well as e-mail, Adobe Acrobat and the internet

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nnExcellent interpersonal, telephone and communication skills, both written and verbal

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nnExcellent detail, organization and file management skills

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nnDemonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative; must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to work alone and as a part of a team.

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nnAbility to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule, address multiple projects in a timely manner and take projects from beginning through completion

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nnAbility to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances

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nnKnowledge of the Homeless Management Information System.

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nnBilingual is preferred.

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nnMust possess a valid Nevada driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle record check.

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nnReliable transportation.

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nnMust be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

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n nRESPONSIBILITIES

nnnConduct comprehensive assessments of potential program participants.

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nnConduct intensive case management with the most vulnerable population.

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nnDevelop Individualized Housing and Service Plans for each participant using the comprehensive assessment.

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nnDevelop and maintain files related to programs, properties, and general matters, according to Salvation Army guidelines.

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nnFind temporary housing opportunities for eligible participants and identify permanent housing options for program.

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nnDetermine and recommend to supervisor the level of financial assistance for eligible participants.

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nnProvide case management services including, but not limited to: providing appropriate resources, tools, and counseling to assist participants in achieving their case plan goals; making referrals for services, following up to ensure that the referrals were completed and tracking and documenting participant progress.

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nnPrepare requests for financial assistance and submit all required documentation to supervisor for approval

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nnInterface with landlords whenever necessary to mitigate issues or advocate for participants.

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nnFacilitate rental agreements with landlords in scattered site apartments and ensure clients understanding of rental agreements, housing policies, and procedures.

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nnManage and track financial assistance funds.

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nnCollaborate with other departments and agency programs to maximize participant outcomes, program goals, and agency mission.

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nnSubmit monthly narrative, statistical, and grant reports; other reports as required.

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nnMake follow up contacts to participants and/or service providers to determine client compliance

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nnAttend and participate in staff meetings and networking meetings in the community.

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nnOther duties as assigned.

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n nThis position has access to confidential and private information. This position is subject to grant funding; however, if the funding ends the position may be eliminated. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.

nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

nQualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

nQualifications

nEducation

nPreferred

nnBachelors or better in Social Work

n nLicenses & Certifications

nRequired

nnDriver's License

n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Worksite address

las vegas, NV, 89105, US

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