Case Manager II - Operation Home!

Catholic Charities USA • Las Vegas, NV

91d • $20

About The Position

The Case Manager-II for the Operation HOME! program provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual client needs. Services for Operation HOME! may include, and are not limited to: intensive client centered trauma informed case management, housing and rental assistance, assistance with diversion from homelessness and emergency shelters by obtaining documentation, case management services, support services, access to resources, and after-care. In addition, case managers will assist with move-in assistance, rapid rehousing, transitional housing paired with rapid rehousing, and/or supportive housing and interaction with the provider partner network and the homeless community queue. Additionally, responsible for the necessary coordination of services and follow up with project providers and other local agencies to assure needed services are planned, initiated and coordinated.

Requirements

• Associates degree in social service field from an accredited college or university preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum one year of full time professional level casework experience or experience working with the homeless population in a social service agency preferred.
• Prior experience with homeless population required.
• Experience with homeless families or children preferred.
• Knowledge and adherence to Social Work or Counselor Code of Ethics.
• Must be at least 25 years old with a valid Driver's License and current minimum Nevada state required auto insurance.
• Bilingual language ability is highly desirable.
• Flexible schedule to work after hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Interact with provider project partners and the homeless community queue.
• Conduct/facilitate necessary assessments to identify the need and develop Individual Service Plans-ISP for each client.
• Maintain awareness of potential resources in the community that may be of benefit to the clients and make proper referrals.
• Participate in the implementation of a system-wide coordinated approach to execute clients' launch to housing.
• Participate in a system which aligns the vision of the plan to Southern Nevada's Homelessness Continuum of Care goals to end homelessness.
• Provide a flexible, low-barrier, safe, and client-centered housing approach to meet the needs of the individual/family in a manner most appropriate for their unique situation.
• Participate in decreasing the number of unhoused vulnerable persons and place them in a flexible housing situation to ensure their health and safety.
• Assist in improving the recidivism rate and frequent usage of high cost systems.
• Conduct outreach and create partnerships with property managers and others in the community to inform them of services provided to CCSN clients.
• Follow through with referrals made to various agencies to ensure the reasonable outcome of the referrals.
• Identify client's eligibility to various housing, employment, substance use, nutritional assistance or other applicable programs available in the community and provide appropriate program guidelines to clients.
• Complete a range of required program related documentation utilizing a range of computer programs and data collection systems.
• Meet with clients regularly to ensure goals are being met.
• Document case notes accordingly.
• Conduct home visits, inspections, resource delivery, etc.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data.
• Comply with safety rules.
• Other related duties as directed.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree