Case Management Specialist (5751)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for interviewing, accepting, and providing comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field
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
Valid State Drivers License
Level 2 background screening

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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 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.
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.