Case Manager

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending account

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Eliza Shirley House Resolution Center is hiring a Case Manager to assess clients, develop housing plans, and maintain progress documentation. The position offers immediate start and a full-time schedule in Philadelphia, PA, with a salary around $50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Social Work (or be enrolled in an MSW program), be computer literate (Word/Excel), and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or enrollment in MSW program.
• Computer literate; proficient with Word and Excel; Internet navigation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must pass PA Child Abuse History Clearance and background checks.
• Supports The Salvation Army mission.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and develop housing plans; monitor progress.
• Provide guidance and counseling; make referrals to social services.
• Prepare housing applications; document progress and services.
• Input client data and maintain records; coordinate with staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

MSW in progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

Job description

Position

Case Manager

Department

Eliza Shirley House Resolution Center

Availability of Position

Immediate

Schedule

Full time

Reporting Relationship

Director of Emergency Housing

Salary and Grade

$50,000; 10E

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including

• Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

The Salvation Army’s ESHRC is a safe and welcoming emergency housing program offering loving, respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental services to empower residents to strive towards self-sufficiency. The goal of the ESHRC is to support individuals experiencing homelessness address immediate barriers to self sufficiency, identify and access longer term housing support, and resolve their immediate housing crisis. All populations experiencing homelessness, including single men and women, couples, and families with children are accepted.

Description of Position

The Case Manager is responsible for client assessment, housing plan development, regular contact with the client to assess progress and needs, provision of guidance and counseling to residents as needed, making referrals to social services not provided at the shelter program, preparation of applications for housing, documentation of resident progress and of services, ensuring completion of required forms, staff consultation, and completion of all client track data input for clients.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or enrolled in MSW program.
• Must be computer literate and skilled in Word and Excel. Must be able to negotiate the Internet.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s 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.

Requisition No. 2648