Mission Case Manager

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.•Chicago, IL

33d•$44,325 - $66,475•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mission Case Manager implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and Mission Services. This role involves engaging service seekers in a collaborative planning process, conducting assessments, developing service plans, providing coaching and navigation, coordinating services with internal and external partners, maintaining regular contact with service seekers, supporting access to services, documenting services accurately, and participating in team meetings and continuous improvement activities. The role also includes project and change management, problem-solving, technical skill application, and community engagement.

Requirements

Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
Experience providing case management, coaching, navigation, intake, or direct support services to individuals/families with barriers to stability or employment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations; strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines and documentation requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with case management/CRM systems preferred.
Must have a valid Driver’s License, a vehicle, and insurance coverage and willing to drive within the program service area to meeting
Spanish language proficiency preferred (program dependent).

Nice To Haves

Spanish language proficiency preferred (program dependent).

Responsibilities

Engage service seekers in a collaborative planning process to establish goals, action steps, and timelines aligned to program outcomes.
Conduct intake and ongoing assessments to identify strengths, needs, barriers, and appropriate supports.
Develop, implement, and update individualized, strengths based service plans; monitor progress and adjust supports as needed.
Provide coaching, navigation, and referrals that support service seekers stability and forward progress (e.g., employment, education, housing, healthcare, benefits navigation).
Coordinate service seekers support with internal teams and external partners; maintain effective communication with referral sources and resource providers as appropriate.
Maintain regular contact with service seekers through a combination of in person, virtual, and community based meetings as required by the program model.
Support service seeker access to supportive services (e.g., vouchers, transportation supports) following defined program processes; escalate exceptions for approval per program guidelines.
Document services, progress, and outcomes accurately and on time in required systems; ensure files meet documentation and confidentiality standards.
Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities; stay current on community resources and relevant best practices.
Follow all agency policies, safety practices, and contractual requirements; complete other duties as assigned.
Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. May serve as a team member or subject matter expert on formal projects or within the department. Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.
Problem Solving: Light supervision; works independently. Periodic review of work by manager or senior coworker. Solves problems of moderate to advanced complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data and resolve issues.
Technical Skill: Understands and applies professional principles and skills within area of specialization to modify processes to resolve situations.
Community Engagement: Champions Goodwill’s community engagement initiatives and serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community.
Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.