Case Manager I

salvarmycareers; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet/auto/home discounts

Job summary

The Salvation Army - La Crosse County is seeking a Case Manager I to provide on-site shelter case management services. You will identify client needs and coordinate psychosocial, habilitative, and medical services with other professionals.

Responsibilities include interviewing clients, developing service plans, assisting with housing placement, and maintaining thorough case notes in HMIS. A Bachelor’s in a related field is preferred and SOAR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of case work experience in a social service agency or fieldwork.
• SOAR experience/training preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts casework interviews with clients to gather information for eligibility and status.
• Identifies psychosocial, economic, and physical needs to plan and implement an appropriate service plan.
• Develops and implements a case plan with intervention strategies to meet client needs.
• Assists clients with housing search and placement activities.
• Refers clients to community resources and advocates for services.
• Prepares case notes, writes reports, and inputs data into HMIS.
• Reviews cases to determine continued need for services and participates in case consultations.

Skills

Case management

Client interviewing

HMIS data entry

Education

Bachelor's in social work related field

Tools

HMIS

Job description

Wherever there is a need in La Crosse County you'll find The Salvation Army. We not only strive to help our community with shelter and food, but to also empower our youth as well. The Salvation Army strives to meet our residents where they are at and to help them in their journey. With everyone who passes through our doors we welcome with arms. We want to be a place that our residents can call home until they are ready for their next steps in life. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need,

The Case Manager I p rovides on-site shelter case management services to eligible clients in which an individual's needs are identified and the psychosocial, habilitative and medical services designed to meet those needs are located, coordinated and monitored in collaboration with other professional staff.

About the role:

• Conducts casework interviews with clients to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status.
• Identifies psychosocial, economic, and physical needs of clients; assesses and reassesses client's support systems, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan.
• Develops and implements a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet client.
• Assist client with housing search and placement activities.
• Refers clients to appropriate community resources and advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services.
• Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports and other written materials; inputs data into HMIS.
• Reviews all assigned cases on a scheduled basis to determine continuing need for services and participate in case consultations.

Education:

Bachelor’s in a social work related field preferred.

Experience:

Two years case work experience in a social service agency, or fieldwork; SOAR experience/training preferred

-Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army’s brand promises to Do theMost Good and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life
• Insurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability
• Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance

Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.

Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.

Compensation:

At The Salvation Army - We honor the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to fair pay practices, ensuring equal compensation for equal work, regardless of gender, race, or other factors.

Be part of something meaningful. Whether you're supporting those in need, assisting with disaster relief, or working in areas like finance or fundraising, each role offers a chance to make a lasting impact. If you're looking to align your career with your values, explore opportunities at The Salvation Army and help us create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Compensation:$14.66-$18.33/hour, based on experience.