Housing Case Manager - Families

Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County•Fort Worth, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

With 138 years of experience, and thousands of lives impacted, UGM supports the Fort Worth community and has lasting impact on our most vulnerable. Join a team where every day you are able to change the world! We impact lives practically and spiritually as a Christ-centered organization. UGM Case Managers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day program planning, managing, and implementation of their assigned caseload of Residents. A Case Manager provides hands-on client-based programming, ensuring that these services meet the needs of the UGM-TC Residents. You will help our residents transition into independent living by supporting their skill development, emotional healing, and spiritual needs.

Requirements

Bachelors in Social Work or Ministry (Direct experience case managing homeless persons can be considered in lieu of education).
Minimum Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW).
Experience serving the unsheltered community.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work occasional flexible hours as requested.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of clinical Social Work/Case Management experience preferred.
Texas Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen and perform psychosocial assessment for incoming residents.
Complete new resident intake process, including intake assessment.
Develop Care Plans and Individualized Goals with residents; monitor and document goal and care achievements.
Provide residents with assistance and support as needed regarding program progress, program class attendance, behavioral issues, problems, etc.
Lead educational courses, developmental groups, and resident community meetings.
Connect residents to referral network/linkages with outside agencies and resources.
Maintain appropriate documentation for all phases and services provided.
Interact with residents regarding life skills, activities of daily living, laundry, room cleanliness, hygiene, etc. Provide coaching and direction as needed.
Develop, review and update a Discharge Plan and Exit strategy with residents.
Participate in cross functional support, collaboration, and communication for the benefit of all residents and peers.
Other duties as assigned.