Disaster Case ManagerSCPasadena Tabernacle Corps
Disaster Case ManagerSCPasadena Tabernacle Corps
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Job Description
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
This position provides direct case management services to the Eaton fire survivors and their families through advocacy information and referral crisis intervention services and recovery services. This position is intended to be funded from 12 years. Candidate can expect assignment to end anywhere within this time period.
Essential Functions
- Conducts thorough needs assessment and develops a recovery plan to address identified disaster related unmet needs.
- Providing relevant information and affective referrals for clients as part of a comprehensive and mutually agreed upon recovery plan
- Develops a relationship with client families so as to provide the best advocacy and direction to these families to ensure their reaching selfsufficiency;
- Assists the survivor to determine the best course of action for both short and long term recovery.
- Develops implements and monitors recovery plans with disaster survivors and their families to return at a minimum to predisaster level of wellbeing.
- Provides extensive and intensive case management and followup services.
- Provides crisis intervention to individuals and families facing emergencies around food shelter medical reconstruction and other needs as presented by client.
- Utilizes knowledge of the resources available at all levels of government (federal state and local) as well as government and community resources to make appropriate referrals to resolve identified issues.
- Mobilizes resources to achieve desired outcomes in accordance with service plan goals
- Maintain timely input and up keep of client records
- Conducts home visits as necessary.
- Advocates and interacts with other service providers on behalf of participants;
- Ensures complete case files and presents case files to Case Management Supervisor for review;
- Maintains current and accurate documentation of services provided to clients.
- Identifies and connects disaster survivors to resources on the local state and federal level
- Assists clients in applying for and receiving public and private benefits.
- Network with Long Term Recovery group and the community to provide referrals and resources to participants.
- Acting as a liaison to internal programs external collaborations and funding entities
- Represents The Salvation Army and its programs at meetings and events in a respectful and positive manner.
- Attends meetings and events as required by the Service Extension Director
- Comply with Salvation Army procedural requirements including those set forth in the Policy & Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Ability to walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp push pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer fax and telephone.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or at least three years of relevant case management experience in the social services field.
- Previous disaster experience a plus.
- Preferably will have the knowledge of social services and local resources with demonstrated ability to provide referral information to meet individual and family needs.
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Knowledge of social service delivery systems
- Knowledge of County resources
- Good organizational timemanagement and communication skills
- Possess the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
- Detail oriented
- Selfmotivated and able to work effectively and efficiently with a minimum of supervision
- Flexible
- Team player
- Excellent telephone skills
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and maintain poise under pressure
- Customer service mindset
- Must be able to communicate effectively both written and orally with other staff clients and the greater public
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills with emphasis on effectively working in a team environment and with a diverse population
- Must be able to cooperate with The Salvation Army policies and procedures and possess a willingness to follow these as required by The Salvation Army headquarters and administration
- Must be proficient in typing organizing and filing.
- Must have a working knowledge of budgeting and general knowledge of business protocols
- Must have a valid drivers license and ability to pass TSA MVR check and inhouse driving test
- Must complete and adhere to Protecting the Mission requirements and guidelines including the ability to pass a TSA background check
- Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office operating system required with a required knowledge of Word and Excel
- Microsoft Access PowerPoint and Publisher helpful
- Demonstrated experience working with email software required; Lotus Notes helpful
- Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
