Case Manager at HRDC7 Hardin, MT

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Hardin (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hardin, MT HRDC7 is looking for a Case Manager to assist SNAP and TANF clients in achieving self-sufficiency. The role involves assessing client strengths, creating employability plans, and connecting them with necessary resources.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a high school diploma with relevant experience. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in helping low-income individuals navigate barriers.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Capacity to work with low-income and disadvantaged individuals in an objective, non-judgmental manner.
• Dependability and punctuality are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist SNAP and TANF clients to become self-sufficient.
• Conduct interviews and connect clients to available resources.
• Develop action plans for client success.
• Maintain documentation and track client progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with low-income clients

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years experience

Job description

Case Manager job at HRDC7. Hardin, MT. Under the supervision of the Program Manager and in accordance with the direction and mission of District 7 HRDC, the Case Manager is delegated the responsibility of assisting SNAP and TANF clients to become self-sufficient through assessing their strengths and needs, creating employability/service plans with them, and by connecting them with resources to assist in removing barriers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each task satisfactorily and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments to identify strengths and needs for intervention, provides guidance, and connects clients to available resources.
• Conducts intensive case management meetings and monitors client attendance and scheduled activities in accordance with program requirements.
• Develops action plans with families for achieving self‑sufficiency.
• Assists clients in appropriate selection of work experience based on career interests and skill level.
• Provides help to clients with paperwork pertinent to self‑sufficiency needs, such as SSI, employment, childcare, and housing applications.
• Facilitates classes, program overviews, and assessments.
• Maintains individual case files with required, extensive and detailed documentation including applications, assessments, case notes, supportive services, and work experience as required by federal, state, and agency funding requirements.
• Collects data, and tracks client progress, as required by reporting agencies for each program.
• Balances time spent between client advocacy and file‑maintenance as enrollment numbers fluctuate.
• Provides outreach to families as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings, cases reviews, and supervisory coaching.
• Attends Professional Development and technical training as required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Strong organizational, listening and communication skills, including both verbal and written are required.
• The employee must have the ability to work with low‑income and disadvantaged people with an objective, non‑judgmental attitude.
• The employee must be a team player to ensure overall program success.
• Prefer knowledge of local labor market information and employer expectations.
• Demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
• Adheres to a consistent work schedule.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace.
  • Maintains professional boundaries with participants;
  • Must have the ability to work with low income and disadvantaged people by modeling an unbiased conduct.
  • Demonstrates positive and appropriate interactions with coworkers and management.
  • Contributes to a harmonious and productive work environment.
  • Must be a team player to ensure overall program success.

Other Responsibilities

• Brings creative suggestions and potential solutions to direct supervisor regarding work barriers and team efficiency.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Minimum qualifications are bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field; or high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience to fully meet the obligations of this position.