United for Families Case Manager

Archdiocese of St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is hiring a Case Manager for the United for Families Pilot Program. The case manager will help families move towards restoring self-sufficiency, increased financial security, and ensuring kids stay in school, among other duties. Moreover, the case manager will initiate a whole family case management model and provide individualized case management, financial coaching, and emergency financial assistance. The case manager will conduct and create assessment plans, track client progress, and ensure all client files are accurate and up to date. This position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, social work or related field required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry experience
Driver License required (MO residents require Class E)
Valid and current auto insurance and reliable vehicle
Work ethically with integrity
Treat people with dignity and respect
Maintain confidential information
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and community providers while demonstrating philosophy and values of St. Patrick Center
Ability to set strong personal boundaries
Exhibit excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Value and contribute to team building

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school administrators
Experience assisting with job placement and development activities preferred.
Experience working with socially/economically disadvantaged persons preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete program intakes/assessments on all households
Maintain up to date client files
Develop service/needs assessment plans to identify and address barriers to maintaining housing.
Connect households with prevention funding as needed and available
Assist households in creating budgets
Help households increase income through employment and/or benefits
Assist clients in accessing assistance offered by community programs including assistance with security deposits, moving expenses, etc.
Prevent school mobility challenges for school-age children
Collaborate with schools to ensure educational needs are met (i.e.: uniforms, transportation)
Provide transportation assistance
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with area housing resource providers and related services/agencies
Ensure all paperwork is completely properly by client and uploaded into HMIS
Utilize CIE and 211 supports
Track and report outcomes to Program Manager
Complete SOAR training
Perform other duties as assigned.