Case Management Specialist (7827)
THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Bachelor's
Job DetailsJob Location: FLA-Sarasota Area Command - Sarasota, FL 34236Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $29.90 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: DayJob Category: Case ManagementSchedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM
This position is responsible for:
Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in Coordinated Entry Oneby1 system; understands the uniqueness of the client’s history in order to determine most effective program plans; develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established facility and Rapid Rehousing guidelines and requirements; conducts needs assessments, obtains pertinent information; refers applicants to other agencies to work in conjunction with or if not appropriate for program.
Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress, feelings, impressions, changes and personal growth/development; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.
Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress, feelings, impressions, changes and personal growth/development; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.
Establishes unique, comprehensive, long-term program goals (three months or more) for eligible clients based on personality, decision-making abilities, mental capabilities, addiction history, family involvement, etc.; explains goals to client in a manner that is easily understood; consistently counsels client on ways to modify or stop negative behaviors while in the program. Goals should be client driven and developed with their input.
Expected to become familiar with the areas homelessness system, local / State / Federal laws and requirements pertaining to all areas of the program.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in the community or client’s home. This position is considered mobile in nature with some office time as needed. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Employee Benefits:
Health Plan
Retirement Plan (with employer match after 1 year)
Parental Leave
Supplemental Insurances
Generous PTO
Holiday Pay
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field,
and
Three years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services including accessing clients’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources
or
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid State Drivers License
*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit:
B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
This position is responsible for:
Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in Coordinated Entry Oneby1 system; understands the uniqueness of the client’s history in order to determine most effective program plans; develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established facility and Rapid Rehousing guidelines and requirements; conducts needs assessments, obtains pertinent information; refers applicants to other agencies to work in conjunction with or if not appropriate for program.
Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress, feelings, impressions, changes and personal growth/development; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.
Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress, feelings, impressions, changes and personal growth/development; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.
Establishes unique, comprehensive, long-term program goals (three months or more) for eligible clients based on personality, decision-making abilities, mental capabilities, addiction history, family involvement, etc.; explains goals to client in a manner that is easily understood; consistently counsels client on ways to modify or stop negative behaviors while in the program. Goals should be client driven and developed with their input.
Expected to become familiar with the areas homelessness system, local / State / Federal laws and requirements pertaining to all areas of the program.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in the community or client’s home. This position is considered mobile in nature with some office time as needed. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Employee Benefits:
Health Plan
Retirement Plan (with employer match after 1 year)
Parental Leave
Supplemental Insurances
Generous PTO
Holiday Pay
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field,
and
Three years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services including accessing clients’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources
or
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid State Drivers License
*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit:
B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled