Case Manager I

St Vincent de Paul, Dayton•Kettering, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager promotes a culture of safety, hospitality, service, honor, and respect among residents, staff, and volunteers in furtherance of the vision and mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Working under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Case Manager coordinates and provides social services to women and families in the Kettering Commons program. The role supports individuals’ developmental needs, helps families develop and strengthen parenting skills, and works with youth on general wellness skills. The Case Manager also coordinates with schools and family systems to ensure youth have appropriate academic supports and interventions. The position includes helping families prepare for independent housing, maintaining client records, coordinating community and social service supports, and participating in assessments and interventions. The Case Manager assists with after-hours on-call coverage one week per month to address screened emergent resident or facility needs. Occasional travel on company and/or personal time is required. The role may involve lifting up to approximately 50 pounds during client moves and Food Bank activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience working with clients diagnosed with substance use disorder.
1–3 years of experience in sexual abuse and domestic violence.
1–3 years of experience working with culturally diverse populations.
Hold and maintain an Ohio driver’s license in good standing.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Problem and conflict resolution skills.
Decision-making skills.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Effective negotiation skills.
Ability to accurately assess and diagnose substance abuse.
Ability to lift up to approximately 50 pounds during activities such as client moves and Food Bank day.

Nice To Haves

CCDC or CCDC II certification.

Responsibilities

Help clients obtain and maintain social service supports and connect with outside providers.
Connect clients with employment programs and other income resources, including the Social Security Administration.
Help clients develop life skills for independent living using a person-centered approach.
Regularly assess clients’ psychological status.
Develop individual goals focused on positive growth and social support, and update them every six months.
Communicate with physicians about patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential or actual problems.
Develop and maintain knowledge of community referral resources, Medicare, Medicaid, other third-party reimbursement sources, and CARF and OHMAS accreditation systems.
Build working relationships with community resource leaders and represent the agency at meetings and committees addressing clients’ social needs.
Maintain accurate, timely client records, including clinical and progress notes, and prepare required client documentation.
Maintain knowledge of the professional social work field through continuing education.
Provide positive client relations when interacting with clients, families, physicians, coworkers, referral sources, service agencies, and other contacts.
Participate in ongoing assessments and develop interventions for clients individually, within families, and in group settings.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, client rights, safety rules and regulations, the agency code of ethics, and applicable state and local rules.
Establish community linkages and serve as a liaison between St. Vincent de Paul and other agencies and community groups to address client needs.
Assist with after-hours on-call coverage one week per month and address emergent resident or facility needs.
Help families create housing-readiness plans and support them in meeting independent housing goals appropriate for individuals and families.
Travel occasionally on company and/or personal time.