Pathway To Hope Case Manager
Pathway To Hope Case Manager
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Pay Rage: $22$25
The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The Pathway of Hope (POH) initiative of The Salvation Army aims to provide strengthsbased intensive case management services to families who desire to take action to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and move from crisis to selfsufficiency.
The Case Manager will provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment planning implementation and overall evaluation of clients needs utilizing the strengthbased perspective and motivational interviewing. The Case Manager will assess the housing health financial and psychological needs of program participants as well as collaborate with the Salvation Army Corps and community partners for a holistic and wrap around approach that will aim to meet identified goals in the clients individualized action plan and create an environment of stability and a network of support. The Case Manager will follow through on all assigned cases.
The Case Manager will be expected to keep track of case notes and case plans through the collection and reporting of client data into identified social services management system; WellSky Community Services. The Case Manager provides services according to the standards of The Salvation Army that are culturally competent ethical and promote a healthy balanced lifestyle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in all trainings for Pathway of Hope & WellSky Community Services; including but not limited to Strengths Based Perspective Motivational Interviewing Trauma Informed Care/DeEscalation and Stages of Change Model
- Determine client eligibility for POH services and/or financial assistances available through Hayward Corps & Oakland Garden Street
- Conduct intake and assessments such as URICA Client Sufficiency Matrix Personal Strengths and Herth Hope Index
- Develop an individualized action plan and set of goals for each client.
- Provide ongoing case management/assessments for clients at 30 60 90 and 12 months; with an additional year of follow up after completion of Pathway of Hope.
- Provide referrals to clients on housing health benefits financial support and available community and public services.
- Accurately record and maintain comprehensive client data using WellSky Community Services and organized paper files.
- Respects and adheres to client privacy guidelines (HIPAA 42 CFR and relevant POH guidelines)
- Support clients spiritual growth by connecting them to pastoral care representative for pastoral care.
- Network with outside appropriate agencies and build relationships with community partners.
- Maintain a current file of appropriate community resources for staff use.
- Attend monthly case management meetings to update the team concerning service plan progress and emerging needs.
- Participate in meetings with the Divisional Pathway of Hope Coordinator.
- Compile monthly statistical reports as required by the Division.
- Maintain positive working relations with Salvation Army representatives volunteers and all agencies providing services to clients.
- Other duties as assigned by the management team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work preferred or related field and/or minimum of 23 year of Case Management experience.
- Must possess a valid class C California drivers license.
- Minimum one year of experience working with lowincome and/or homeless families.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- If working in vicinity of children a criminal background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission (PTM) policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the unique issues of homelessness.
- Ability to work with diverse populations in a trauma informed sensitive and nonjudgmental manner.
- Basic understanding of mental health disorders.
- Knowledge of Strengths Perspective Stages of Change Model and Motivational Interviewing.
- Ability to read write speak and understand English.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows and use of Word Excel and PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sit walk stand bend swat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
- Grasp push pull objects such as files file cabinet drawers and reach overhead.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Operate a telephone a desktop or laptop computer.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modifications or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
