Case Management Specialist (3131) at The Salvation Army

Bradenton, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

26.12

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Client Advocacy, Needs Assessment, Counseling, Program Development, Record Keeping, Communication, Team Collaboration, Behavior Modification, Resource Coordination, Incident Reporting, Goal Setting, Mental Health Awareness, Social Services, Client Support, Documentation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: FLA-Bradenton Corps - Bradenton, FL 34205 Position Type: Full Time Regular Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary Range: $23.22 - $26.12 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Case Management Schedule/Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours per week) 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 an established life management program; 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. Ensures constant compliance with funding requirements. Key Responsibilities: Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established facility guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program. 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. Outsources clients to additional counseling resources if needed. Maintains awareness of progress with external case management professionals, working as a team to meet the holistic needs of the individual. Provides direct assistance in obtaining and maintaining self-sustaining sources of income, benefits, and other economic supports as well as professional resources that provide assistance in enhancing clients’ psychosocial well-being. 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. Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload. Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated, disorganized. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25lbs) 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: Paid Time Off Retirement Savings Plan Available Supplemental Insurance Available Voluntary Life Insurance Available Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelors 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 of Florida Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Responsibilities

The Case Management Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services for clients in a life management program, including developing program plans and evaluating client progress. They also advocate for clients to access necessary services and maintain compliance with funding requirements.