Direct Services Case Manager I — Empower Families

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Manistique (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan seeks a Direct Assistance Case Manager I to provide direct case management to socially and economically disadvantaged tribal members enrolled in Anishnabek Community and Family Services programs.

You will help families identify needs and develop self-sufficiency plans covering welfare, public assistance, daycare, transportation, employment, and training services.

Qualifications

• Interview applicants and completes the application process.
• Explain and interpret program policy and participant obligations.
• Maintains records and prepares reports, statistics, and correspondence.
• Determines eligibility and referrals to programs that best suit client needs.
• Develops plans and determines resources to address housing, transportation, employment and training needs.
• Assists in developing program policy, procedures and plans.

Responsibilities

• Completes home visits where the applicant is home-bound.

Skills

Interviewing techniques

Communication skills

Public relations

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services

Five years of related work experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan seeks a Direct Assistance Case Manager I to provide direct case management to socially and economically disadvantaged tribal members enrolled in Anishnabek Community and Family Services programs.

You will help families identify needs and develop self-sufficiency plans covering welfare, public assistance, daycare, transportation, employment, and training services.