Transitional Housing – Rapid Rehousing Case Manager
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Wichita, KS
•Hybrid
About The Position
Work with individuals and families in a Transitional Housing/Rapid Rehousing Program on three basic outcomes: Daily Living, Financial Stability and Permanent Housing.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field
- Prior experience in Social Services or residential setting
- Knowledge of homelessness and ability to work with and supervise a diverse clientele
- Knowledge of counseling/crisis intervention techniques
- Effective communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to prioritize job responsibilities
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to network
- Supportive of administrative and program objectives
- Must have a valid driver’s license, maintain insurance, meet and maintain “qualified driver” status
- Ability to operate basic office equipment including telephone, personal computer
- Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence.
- Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business
Nice To Haves
- None Required
Responsibilities
- Conduct an initial assessment/history of the participant
- Prepare a case history, and develop, with the participant, a housing plan designed to end their homelessness
- Assist the participant in the development and implementation of a housing plan and monitor/document their progress toward the completion of the plan
- Provide linkages/referrals/transportation to appropriate agencies and function as an advocate for the participant in the community as appropriate
- Provide Case Management in a participant's home, in the community and at the facility
- Complete daily, weekly, monthly paperwork (Case Management meeting numbers, documentation, financial reports, check requests, beginning/end information in HMIS, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner
- Participate in the development of a discharge plan to facilitate the participants’ obtaining/maintaining permanent housing
- Gather statistical information as required by funding bodies
- Attend community networking meetings to enhance the service delivery system for the clientele
- Provide community education regarding homelessness and The Salvation Army by conducting tours, participating in workshops/in services, speaking to community groups, etc.
- Participate in agency and/or professional workshops/seminars to increase professional knowledge
- Represent the agency/program in the community as assigned
- Provide On-Call coverage as scheduled
- Comply with all confidentiality laws that apply to social welfare
- Other duties as assigned by the Director
Benefits
- The Salvation Army is a church and employees agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
