Case Manager - Preferred Communities

CWS Burlington; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

CWS Burlington seeks a Case Manager to deliver direct services and holistic support to clients facing complex social and economic challenges. You will assess needs, coordinate referrals, document progress, and advocate for clients within community systems.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and equitable care across programs, with hybrid or in-office scheduling and some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, public health, or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years of case management or direct service experience in nonprofit or humanitarian settings.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive care.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage diverse caseloads and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of local community resources and social service systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments to determine client needs, risks, and eligibility for services.
• Develop individualized service plans with measurable goals and timelines.
• Provide ongoing case management, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Facilitate access to housing, healthcare, employment, education, legal support, and financial assistance.
• Offer crisis intervention and safety planning as appropriate.
• Advocate for clients with external agencies to secure necessary resources.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case files in accordance with requirements.
• Track client outcomes and prepare reports for internal use and grant compliance.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MSW or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case management software

Job description

Overview

The Case Manager is responsible for providing direct services and holistic support to clients experiencing complex social, economic, or personal challenges. This role involves conducting needs assessments, coordinating referrals, maintaining accurate documentation, and advocating on behalf of clients within community systems. The Case Manager ensures that each client receives trauma informed, culturally responsive, and equitable care.

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts willbenefitboth your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

This role will coordinate services with PIR, Matching Grant, and other departments’ case management teams to determine new arrival case enrollment into the Preferred Communities program based on specific need for intensive case management services.

Responsibilities

Client Support & Case Management

• Conduct intake assessments to determine client needs, risks, and eligibility for services.
• Develop individualized service plans with measurable goals and timelines.
• Provide ongoing case management, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Facilitate access to housing, healthcare, employment, education, legal support, and financial assistance.
• Offer crisis intervention and safety planning as appropriate.
• Advocate for clients with external agencies to secure necessary resources.

Coordination & Referrals

• Maintain strong working relationships with community partners, government agencies, and service providers.
• Connect clients to internal and external programs aligned with their goals.
• Participate in conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and collaborative initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case files in accordance with organizational and funder requirements.
• Track client outcomes and prepare reports for internal use and grant compliance.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, program protocols, and data privacy regulations.

Program Support & Organizational Engagement

• Contribute to program development, improvement, and evaluation.
• Support outreach, workshops, and community education activities.
• Participate in trainings to maintain best practices in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and client advocacy.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, public health, or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years of case management or direct service experience, preferably in a nonprofit or humanitarian setting.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive care.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage diverse caseloads and work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of local community resources and social service systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and case management software.

Preferred

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related field.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations (e.g., refugees, survivors of violence, those experiencing homelessness).
• Multilingual abilities.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local social service regulations.

Special Requirements

• Hybrid or in office environment depending on program needs.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours for client emergencies or community events.
• Some local travel may be required.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (18Paid Days Off; 24Days after 2 Years)
• 14 Official Holidays
• 12SickDaysOff (Accrued monthly)
• Life Insurance and AD& D
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts