Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St. Joseph helps people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us.
Position Objective: This Case Management position is responsible for program development and case management for transitional and permanent housing participants in Clay, Platte, Lafayette and Ray Counties. We are seeking a qualified professional to support clients within our communities to assist individuals to find suitable housing. This position is eligible for employee benefits, including vacation/sick leave accrual, 10 holidays each year, health benefits, 401(k), and much more! Our office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and our offices are closed on Friday - giving you a three-day weekend! The salary range for this position begins at $37,000 and goes to $46,000 annually.
Essential Duties
- Conduct interviews with potential participants.
- Conduct life skill and budgeting one-on-one or in groups.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the Case Management program.
- Provide ideas for programming specific to educational or process groups for participants.
- Maintain a file on each participant that includes the assessment, case plan, and documentation of progress, challenges, accomplishments, discharge plan and documentation of all follow up contact.
- Maintain internal systems of outcome tracking.
- Maintain comprehensive statistical data on all participants and submit monthly summary of statistics.
- Submit expenditure report forms and vouchers monthly.
- Perform intakes that include: required documentation for admission, client orientation, rules and program expectations.
- Conduct written assessments on all new adult participants within 72 hours of admission.
- Develop case plan with participant within 2 weeks of intake which includes short and long term goals with objectives (based on SMART principles) and update case plan as needed.
- Provide information, referral and financial assistance as needed.
- Coordinate case management efforts with all staff and outside services to meet family and children’s needs.
- Develop discharge plan with participants who addresses supportive housing, economic stability and emotional stability.
- Develop and maintain a positive supportive relationship with grantor.
- Attend agency, community, supervisory, clinical staffing meetings as requested/needed.
- Maintain working relationships with community agencies to provide comprehensive services for participants and to stay abreast of current trends and resources.
- Provide advocacy services and attend in-service trainings/workshops as needed.
- Perform any other duties that may be requested.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in social work or a related human service field required (i.e. psychology).
- Prefer at least 2 years case management experience.
- Must possess great communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills; problem solving and conflict resolution skills; knowledge of computers and software programs; ability to multi-task; and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Skills and Experience
- Great communication (verbal and written).
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of computers and software programs.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Possess great time management skills and can handle multiple demands and priorities.
- Must have the ability to interact positively with grantee, referral sources, other agencies, and community partners.
I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform job duties in alignment with the items listed below:
- Follows the Catholic Social Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
- Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolves conflict to achieve the greater good.
- Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
- Demonstrates compassion and commitment for helping others improve their lives.
Learn more and apply on our website today!
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