Mission Case Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Mission Case Manager implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and Mission Services.
RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:
Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and Mission Services. Implements revises and sustains policies procedures and programs. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 3 12 months.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Engage service seekers in a collaborative planning process to establish goals action steps and timelines aligned to program outcomes.
2. Conduct intake and ongoing assessments to identify strengths needs barriers and appropriate supports.
3. Develop implement and update individualized strengths based service plans; monitor progress and adjust supports as needed.
4. Provide coaching navigation and referrals that support service seekers stability and forward progress (e.g. employment education housing healthcare benefits navigation).
5. Coordinate service seekers support with internal teams and external partners; maintain effective communication with referral sources and resource providers as appropriate.
6. Maintain regular contact with service seekers through a combination of in person virtual and community based meetings as required by the program model.
7. Support service seeker access to supportive services (e.g. vouchers transportation supports) following defined program processes; escalate exceptions for approval per program guidelines.
8. Document services progress and outcomes accurately and on time in required systems; ensure files meet documentation and confidentiality standards.
9. Participate in team meetings training and continuous improvement activities; stay current on community resources and relevant best practices.
10. Follow all agency policies safety practices and contractual requirements; complete other duties as assigned.
11. Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. May serve as a team member or subject matter expert on formal projects or within the department. Effectively engages in change affecting her/him communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning skill building and practice necessary to adapt to change.
12. Problem Solving: Light supervision; works independently. Periodic review of work by manager or senior coworker. Solves problems of moderate to advanced complexity; able to identify root cause interpret data and resolve issues.
13. Technical Skill: Understands and applies professional principles and skills within area of specialization to modify processes to resolve situations.
14. Community Engagement: Champions Goodwills community engagement initiatives and serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community.
15. Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Two years of college education or experience equivalency and a minimum of 3 years experience.
2. Experience providing case management coaching navigation intake or direct support services to individuals/families with barriers to stability or employment.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations; strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
4. Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines and documentation requirements.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook); experience with case management/CRM systems preferred.
6. Must have a valid Drivers License a vehicle and insurance coverage and willing to drive within the program service area to meeting
7. Spanish language proficiency preferred (program dependent).
CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:
1. Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs while searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer feedback and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved by providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs.
2. Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others striving to work effectively with others who have different perspectives backgrounds or styles. Behave with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms expectations and ways of communicating. Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments.
3. Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others while ensuring a clear concise and professional communication through reports documentation written and other communications. Listens with interest to what others have to say.
4. Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the changing needs conditions priorities or opportunities. Monitors how well an approach is working to see if a change is needed recognizing cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed.
5. Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results through driving tasks to successful completion and closure. Sets high standards for own performance showing determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
6. Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures in own work. Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly following through on commitments.
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
Remain stationary for sustained periods of time while completing documentation participating in meetings and performing computer-based work. Ability to move about to accomplish tasks including travel between office community and partner locations within the program service area. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds (files supplies program materials). Must be able to operate a computer or similar technology which typically involves substantial motions of wrist hands and/or fingers. Visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing data reviewing documentation and operating equipment. Ability to communicate with others and exchange information in person by phone and virtually. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to travel to service seeker meetings partner sites and community locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Start your career with a financially strong, family friendly organization. As part of Goodwill your work will support our mission and help people.