Pathway to Health Case Manager

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,400 - 50,600; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Ferguson Community Empowerment Center in Ferguson seeks a Pathway to Health Case Manager to recruit, enroll, and apply targeted interventions for clients in Pathway of Hope and Pathway to Health. This is a community-based role with frequent local travel.

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week and a $46,000 annual salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services with one year related work experience.
• Outgoing personality with strong communication and cross-cultural abilities.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to The Salvation Army mission; knowledge of community resources is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for Pathway of Hope and Pathway to Health programs.
• Conduct intake, assessments, and goal setting with clients.
• Schedule and conduct home visits and follow-up case management.
• Distribute vouchers or financial assistance as available and refer to partner agencies.
• Maintain client records in SIMS/HMIS and produce timely reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

BSW/MSW preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army Ferguson Community Empowerment Center in Ferguson is hiring for a Pathway to Health Case Manager. This individual will recruit, enroll, and apply appropriate intervention for clients in the Pathway of Hope and Pathway to Health programs. Position is community based with frequent local travel.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, $46,000 annually.

9420 W Florissant Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri

Essential Duties

Recruitment

• Conduct recruitment activities to identify potential participants in the Pathway of Hope and Pathway to Health programs.
• Build relationships with outside agencies for regular client referrals.

Interventions

• Conduct pre-screening and intake of clients as necessary using specified assessment tools.
• Conduct goal setting steps with clients formulating change-oriented action plan.
• Conduct follow-up case management meetings with clients.
• Monitor and track changes in goal attainment per the action plan.
• Conduct Home Visits regularly with Pathway families
• Distribute vouchers, and/or checks as available to clients for purchases and payments and refer persons to other agencies if assistance is unavailable.

Documentation & Spending

• Record electronic and written client information in SIMS & HMIS databases within 48 hours.
• Record statistical data and provide statistical reports in a timely manner.
• Case Manager will expend funding and in-kind gifts in a manner that conforms to spending deadlines and utilizes tracking methods prescribed by Salvation Army policy. All reports must be submitted in a timely manner.

Outreach

• Network with community agencies and organizations to maximize services to persons and occasionally liaison between clients, The Salvation Army, and other agencies.
• Identify resources available in-service areas and maintain a current community resource guide to provide information and referral services and inform persons of the resources available to them.

Other

• Participate in seasonal events as directed by supervisor.
• Provide emergency social services during disaster situations for extended durations and in extreme conditions.
• Represent The Salvation Army through the implementation of its mission in all service aspects.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Safe From Harm guidelines.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Safe from Harm guidelines.

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human services field (BSW/MSW preferred) with one (1) year related work experience. Must have an outgoing personality with good communication skills and an ability to work with diverse cultures. Strong organizational skills required. Commitment to carry out The Salvation Army's mission is essential. Knowledge of The Salvation Army and Government, State and community resources is helpful. Must have working knowledge of computers.

Motor Vehicle Requirements

Valid drivers' license and pass TSA MVR check. Travel: 70% community-based; 30% Office-based. Must have reliable transportation for local travel.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, etc. Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.Some duties involve leaving the headquarter site to attend meetings.