Case Management Specialist

The Salvation Army; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Voluntary Life Insurance

PTO

Holiday Pay

Aflac Policies

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army's Alabama Corps—Tuscaloosa is seeking a Full-Time Pathway of Hope Case Manager to interview applicants, assess eligibility, and set individualized goals for eligible clients within a comprehensive service framework.

The role requires maintaining client records in HMIS, managing HUD goals, and providing case management to veterans; a Bachelor's degree and valid driver’s license are required, with regular office duties and field transport as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field.
• Three years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management services.
• Valid State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for Pathway of Hope program enrollment and conducts needs assessment.
• Establishes long-term program goals for eligible clients and counsels on modifying negative behaviors.
• Maintains case records and HMIS data entry; ensures accuracy of records.

Skills

Interviewing

Needs assessment

Documentation

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

HMIS

Job description

Job Details

Location: ALM-Tuscaloosa Al Corps - Tuscaloosa, AL. Position Type: Full Time Regular. Salary Range: $19.93 - $19.93 hourly. Job Category: Case Management. Full Time . Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm . Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for Pathway of Hope program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information and establish program goals for eligible clients; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.
• Establishes unique comprehensive long-term program goals (three months or more) for eligible clients including those in Pathway of Hope, 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 program.
• Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all Pathway of Hope assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Manages and maintains the HUD grant; ensures compliance with all program goals.
• Provides case management to VA residents; logs information into the appropriate HMIS; keeps intake notes up-to-date.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
• 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 or 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, dirt, and the like.
• Work requires driving a vehicle and transporting clients where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather.

Benefits

• Health
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Aflac Policies
• Retirement Plan

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field, and Three 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 or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• License & Certifications: Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans | Disabled