Mission Case Worker

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

67d•$40,450 - $56,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mission Case Worker supports Case Managers with resource coordination, including initiating referrals, confirming eligibility requirements, supporting appointment scheduling, and completing follow-up to confirm resource connection. This role implements strategies to achieve organizational goals, sustains policies and procedures, and typically works on projects spanning 3-12 months. Key duties involve conducting needs screenings, maintaining a resource catalog, coordinating supportive services, tracking referral status, providing customer support to service seekers, documenting interactions, participating in team activities, and managing projects. The role also involves problem-solving, applying technical skills, and engaging with the community.

Requirements

Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 1 year experience.
Experience in resource coordination, human services support, customer service navigation, or similar service seekers-facing support work.
Strong working knowledge (or ability to learn) community resources and eligibility considerations; ability to maintain accurate resource information.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage documentation and follow-up deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn/use case management and tracking systems.
Must have a valid Driver’s License, a vehicle, and insurance coverage and willing to drive within the program service area to meetings.
Spanish preferred (program dependent).

Responsibilities

Support Case Managers with resource coordination: initiate referrals, confirm eligibility requirements, support appointment scheduling, and complete follow-up to confirm resource connection.
Conduct needs screening and gather information to support appropriate resource matching; identify access barriers (documentation, transportation, scheduling) and help service seekers navigate next steps.
Maintain and continuously update a resource catalog and partner contacts; share updates with the team.
Coordinate supportive services processing (as applicable): collect required documentation, communicate with vendors/providers, track distribution (e.g., vouchers), and gather invoices/receipts for approval and audit readiness.
Track referral status and service seeker follow-through; identify patterns or recurring barriers and communicate to Case Managers/Program Manager for plan adjustments.
Provide customer support to service seekers by answering questions, explaining processes, coordinating reminders and meeting logistics, and appropriately escalating complex needs to the Case Manager or other designated team members.
Meet with service seekers through a combination as required by the program model (e.g., in-person/virtual/community-based meetings), primarily for resource connection and follow-up.
Document service seekers contacts, referrals, supportive services, and outcomes accurately and on time in required systems; maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
Participate in staff training, team meetings, and continuous improvement activities; contribute operational insights on resource flow and partner performance.
Maintain flexible scheduling when needed for service seekers engagement, consistent with program practices.
Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert on formal or department projects. 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: General supervision, regular review of work by manager or senior coworker. May be paired with senior team member for development purposes. Uses skills to solve problems of routine complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data, and resolve issues.
Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of professional principles and skills. Works in compliance with established procedures.
Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community. Participates in volunteer opportunities as schedules and interest permit.
Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.