Case Management Specialist

The Salvation Army; Dalton (GA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid Time off

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans and More

Descrizione del lavoro

The Salvation Army is seeking a dedicated case manager to oversee an assigned caseload within our life management programs, including domestic violence outreach and Pathway of Hope. You will conduct comprehensive interviews, assess needs, develop action plans, and mentor clients toward independent functioning.

Responsibilities include maintaining thorough records, guiding behavioral change, leading life-management sessions, and ensuring program outcomes align with funding requirements.

Competenze

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility and needs for program enrollment.
• Defines comprehensive goals and plans based on client history and abilities.
• Provides structured counseling to modify negative behaviors and support progress.

Mansioni

• Performs intakes and eligibility assessments for Pathway of Hope and similar programs.
• Develops tailored 3+ month program goals with action plans.
• Maintains accurate case notes and incident documentation.
• Facilitates individual and group discussions to promote client growth and motivation.
• Coordinates life-management classes and motivational speakers.
• Ensures funding requirements are met and outcomes are measurable.

Conoscenze

Interviewing

Needs assessment

Counseling

Advocacy

Mentoring

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is responsible for:Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program: domestic violence outreach, Pathway of Hope and Prevention services; understands the uniqueness of the client’s history in order to determine most effective program plans; develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluated client’s progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client; serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment. Ensures constant compliance with funding requirements. Researches and obtains funding for the Pathway of Hope program.Key Responsibilities:Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established facility guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.Establishes unique comprehensive program goals (three months or more) for eligible clients based on personality, decision-making abilities, mental capabilities, addiction history, family involvement, etc.; explains goals to client in a manner that is easily understood; consistently counsels client on ways to modify or stop negative behaviors while in the programMeets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress, feelings, impressions, changes and personal growth/development; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.Facilitates individual and group discussion to ensure clients’ attitudes and motivations are progressing; redirects negativity, promotes self-awareness and provides appropriate encouragement.Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management, classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed.Maintains awareness of the program requirements necessary to maintain existing funding; ensures that measurable outcomes correspond with requirements and makes adjustments to case management processes as necessaryPerforms other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements; ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief of occasional periods of standing or walking. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, first, and the like.Employee Benefits:Paid Time offHoliday PayMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceRetirement Plans and More!Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field;Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Three (3) years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management, social services including accessing clients’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources,Certifications:Valid State Driver’s LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled