Case Manager: Empower Clients toward Self-Sufficiency

salvarmycareers; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a dedicated case manager to assist clients in locating community resources and services as they work toward self-sufficiency. You will conduct interviews, assess multiple aspects of client needs, and maintain thorough case files while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates have a social work background, at least a year of case management experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work from an accredited university; relevant experience in lieu of education requirement will be considered.
• One year of case management experience
• First Aid and CPR certification; if not certified, must be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire date

Responsibilities

• Interview potential clients to determine the level of need.
• Assess client’s psychological, emotional, medical, financial, spiritual and substance abuse status.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and submit to program manager for weekly review.
• Complete client’s orientation paperwork within 48 hours of admission to show that they have been introduced to all program rules, policies and client rights.
• Attend weekly house meetings and facilitate when needed.
• Monitor client activities to provide a safe environment that is substance abuse and alcohol free.
• Address appropriate program problems as needs arise, informing chain of command of same.
• Document all client sessions and client incidents, and submit to program manager.
• Maintain individual client case files as assigned, documenting client progress by end of work day.
• Provide transportation to clients going to various appointments as needed.
• Provide reports and statistical information as directed.
• Be aware of current trends and resources available in order to provide comprehensive services and referrals for clients

Skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Judgment and decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a dedicated case manager to assist clients in locating community resources and services as they work toward self-sufficiency. You will conduct interviews, assess multiple aspects of client needs, and maintain thorough case files while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates have a social work background, at least a year of case management experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.