Case Manager Fortitude Program Full Time

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees mental health social work employment and adult education legal and financial services health care food assistance shelter and housing developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our promote from within culture. We offer professional development a comprehensive benefits package a hybrid work model with both remote and inoffice work and a passion for building and motivating world class high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

Compensation Package:

• $52000 a year (NonLicensed) $55000 a year (Licensed)

• Medical prescriptions dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Companypaid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and counselors

JOB SUMMARY: The Case Manager provides direct management services including identifying and coordinating community resources. The position provides a variety of individual and/or group supportive services that address both shortterm and long term client needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview clients for direct service needs develop a case plan with the client including written shortterm and longterm goals and tasks. Makes referrals as needed.
• Reevaluate goals with clients at regular intervals.
• Facilitate individual and group meetings as needed.
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary case team.
• Collaborate with other disciplines including substance abuse legal medical educational vocational mental health professionals and other service providers.
• Make appropriate referrals for emotional substance abuse legal medical dental educational recreational vocational employment and housing needs.
• Create and maintain case records including but not limited to legal documentation assessments case notes case plans service updates court reports medical reports referrals discharge summaries visitation records and educational information.
• Enhance the client environment by creating a hospitable and customeroriented facility.
• Enter DAP notes within 48 hours into the Homeless to Housing portal.
• Must conduct home visits/community visits on the entire case load for Housing Navigation and Housing Stabilization clients.
• Complete reports and maintain statistical data meets programmatic documentation and other performance standards on an ongoing basis.
• Perform all other jobrelated duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in human services or related field.
• Social work degrees social work licensure in the appropriate jurisdiction is required.
• Professional counseling degrees professional counseling licensure in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
• Oneyear experience working with atrisk clients in a direct service setting.
• Two years experience working with clients who have a history of homelessness with some knowledge of addiction and mental health issues preferred. In some cases minimum years of experience can be substituted with additional related certifications or masters degree in human services or related field.
• DHS will allow a high school diploma or equivalent plus four or more years of experience working with vulnerable and marginalized populations in lieu of the education requirement for Case Managers. Additional considerations can be made on a caseby case basis for applicants with a previous history of homelessness.
• Driving is required. Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record. Use of a personal vehicle may be required.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Communication skills both verbal and written. Skill to work effectively under pressure. Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare clear concise and accurate reports correspondence and other jobrelated documents.

Required Experience:

Manager