SAFS - SEEDS Case Manager

SAFS - SEEDS

Case Manager Wichita, KS Job Details Full-time $18 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Non-CDL Class C Task prioritization Technical Proficiency Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Under the Shelter Supervisor, provides individualized employment case management services, including short-term and long-term support and will work to expand current programming by developing and facilitating employment curriculum, including job skills and other life skill classes.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Pay Range:

$18-20/hour

Accountabilities:

Receives prospective clients and determines eligibility for services. Admits and exits clients through established procedures. Develops employment plan with clients so that they may return to a self-sufficient life. Advises client in employment goal setting to attain successful independent living. Works collaboratively with Shelter Staff so that employment plan complements clients housing plan. Facilitates employment and life skill workshops. Coordinates referrals to a spectrum of community resources with an emphasis on areas that support employment growth. Maintains professional contact with community resources and advocates client needs. Records assessments, case management notes, service plans, vouchers, CQI, release of information, exit summaries and referral services. Works with clients until the time of shelter discharge, assess progress and determine eligibility for enrollment into long-term supported services. Closes client files at conclusion of services. Enters and updates program demographic and service data in the Catholic Charities TIER computer system. Records Incident Reports and Work Orders in Catholic Charities TIER computer system, as required. Attends required trainings. Serves as on-call supervisor on a rotating basis. Performs other related assigned duties.

Requirements:

Education Degree in social work, social sciences or other related fields preferred. A combination of education and experience will be taken into consideration and may be substituted for degree. Certification, Recertification, Registration, or License Class C driver's license, motor vehicle, and personal motor insurance required. Experience Minimum of two years professional experience successfully working with low-income, economically disadvantaged families required. Preference given to applicants who have work experience in job readiness, homelessness, addiction, and mental health services. Skills and Abilities Written and oral communication. Ability to work effectively with others. Efficient organizational and planning skills. Effective time management and ability to prioritize work. Ability to operate effectively in multidisciplinary professional environment and to work with others to build consensus in operating and setting realistic goals for the Agency. Ability to lead by example and to mento and guide others. Computer proficiency (including Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases). Strong organizational skills and demonstrated capacity to develop and implement practical strategies and solutions to identified issues and problems. Ability to work independently. Provel skills in interpersonal communication and relationship building with co-workers, board members and external stakeholders. Exposures Controlled inside work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipment. Minimal exposures to fumes/dust/odors.

Physical Demands Work Type:

Light, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to

Move:

May be assigned to multilevel building with some floors accessible by stairs only. Minimal required moving about the office. Sit about 25 percent of the time.

Stooping/Bending:

Regularly Reaching:

Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down.

Vision:

Adequate to perform essential functions.

Color Vision:

No particular color vision requirement.

Hearing:

Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear.

Speech:

Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:

Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.

Manual Dexterity:

Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability. Right To Work E-Verify Participation RG9FYmmt8j