SSVF Case Manager

CCSWW•,

9d•$27 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager is a member of the service team for Veterans Services program of Catholic Community Services. This Position serves nine counties in our SW reign. This position maintains a caseload of households in the Veterans Homeless Prevention/Rapid Re-housing program. This includes Outreach activities in the community, completing thorough intakes and eligibility screening with referred clients, assessing housing needs and providing prompt financial assistance as needed for housing costs, and/or assisting clients to secure housing if they are homeless. The case manager also calculates client rents, and enters client data into the Homeless Management Information System. In collaboration with the service team, the Case Manager is responsible for developing and implementing client-defined, goal-oriented Housing Stability Plans, assessing the needs of referred households, utilizing VA and community resources to meet identified individual needs with the goal of stabilizing permanent housing in the shortest time possible. This position works closely with the Veterans Program Manager and provides support as requested with the overall objective to provide outstanding case management to families served by Catholic Community Services.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in social services field or 2 years relevant experience.
Experience providing services to low-income/no-income households.
Experience in case management.
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and promote a positive team spirit.
Excellent inter-personnel skills including excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and database experience.
Ability to work with a diverse spectrum of high-need individuals.
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance, driving could be up to 50% of the time, as well as transporting clients as needed.
Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract).
Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment.
Upon employment, obtain updated tuberculosis test and CPR, First Aid training.
Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork.
Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.