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
The Case Managers primary duty is to provide professional and individualized participant case management services information and referrals designed to assist participants in addressing the underlying causes of their homeless condition and removing barriers to independence.
Essential Functions
- Compile a diagnostic evaluation and assessment of client history strengths academic abilities psychosocial development and independent living skills.
- Must ensure all data in HMIS is accurate and up to date
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop residents individualized treatment plan
- Attend weekly oneonone case management sessions with all assigned clients
- Work collaboratively with landlord Housing agencies section 8 and other community agencies.
- Attend monthly SPA meetings as well as other community meetings on a monthly basis.
- Evaluate record and report residents progress in a timely thorough and professional manner.
- Coordinate and implement a Life skills curriculum addressing employments skills vocational skills education/career planning financial literacy as well as parenting skills.
- Assist residents in identify barriers and challenges and find resources and referrals to address them.
- Act as a Liaison with LAHSA knowledge of HMIS and other public and private community resources with the goal being permanent housing.
- Attend staff meetings and all mandatory inservice trainings.
- In the absence of Program manager reports directly to the Director.
- Other duties as assigned by Program manager or Director.
- Must be able to work evenings weekends and holiday
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 10lbs. Ability to grasp push pull objects such as files file cabinets drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer fax and telephone.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and/ or high school diploma with 23 years of experience providing direct case management services to individuals experiencing homeless.
- Knowledge homeless population and available resources.
- If in recovery must have 2 years of sobriety.
- Understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification prior to employment.
- TBcleared prior to hire.
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
- Driving Test clean MVR check .
- Knowledge of HMIS preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to type 45 wpm. Basic math skills.
- Ability to actively listen and take genuine interest in helping homeless individuals to address and reduce barriers to independence.
- Excellent time management and communication skills both verbal and written. Professional telephone etiquette.
- Meet deadlines work with attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills with both clients and staff in a professional respectful manner.
Required Experience:
Manager