Case Management Specialist (6289)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Albany, GA

4d•$22 - $0•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. The specialist will understand the uniqueness of the client’s history to determine the most effective program plans, develop comprehensive program plans/goals, and evaluate client progress through mentoring and counseling sessions. The role also involves serving as an advocate for the client to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment and ensuring constant compliance with funding requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
Three (3) 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.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established facility guidelines and requirements.
Conducts needs assessments and obtains pertinent information.
Refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for the 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 clients in an easily understood manner.
Consistently counsels clients 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.
Provides direct assistance in obtaining 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 client progress.
Receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.
Facilitates individual and group discussions to ensure clients’ attitudes and motivations are progressing.
Redirects negativity, promotes self-awareness, and provides appropriate encouragement.