Choice Case Manager

Hakc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (Hakc) is seeking a Choice Case Manager to provide intense case management to families formerly living at Chouteau Courts. The role involves assessing family needs, developing individualized care plans, and assisting families with resources over a five-year period. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work or a related field and at least five years of case management experience. A reliable transportation is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of case management experience.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individualized Care Plans for each family member.
• Work directly with program participants to implement care plans.
• Assist families with finding community resources post-relocation.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to provide necessary resources.
• Provide crisis interventions to avert potential issues.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Resource referral

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in social work, psychology, or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Description

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Choice Case Manager. The Choice Case Manager is responsible for providing intense case management to the families who formerly lived at Chouteau Courts by assessing the family’s needs; developing an individualized plan for each family member; providing resources and referrals as needed; tracking referrals and the outcomes. The incumbent assists and follows the family for five (5) years, which is for the duration of the Choice Initiative.

Full job description found at www.hakc.org

Examples of Essential Functions

• Develops Individualized Care Plans (ICP) including health; education; employment needs for each family member.
• Works with program participants daily using professional judgement and discretion to implement the team determined ICP, assisting the resident in achieving their goal.
• Assists program participants with finding community resources after relocation, such as employment opportunities and high performing schools.
• Works jointly with team members and outside partner agencies to develop and cultivate resources and make them available for participants of the Choice Neighborhood Families.
• Assists program participants in obtaining needed services through referrals and related activities.
• Provides crisis interventions to help program participants avert crisis and to develop strategies to recognize potential triggers and create more productive outcomes.
• Partners with HCV department and property management to ensure that program participants have the necessary documents for housing applications and recertifications.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in social work, psychology or other human services related field. A minimum of five (5) years of case management experience. Computer skills and reliable transportation required.

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer