Position:

Case Manager Classification:

Part-TimeReports To:

Executive Director Compensation:

$18-20 per hour

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No Summary:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Case Manager's primary focusis to address the specialized case management needs of participants in our youth programs. The Case Manager works in coordination with partner agencies to address the broad arrayof participant needs through referral to providers of necessary services, and in aiding with benefit and identification assistance. The Case Manager acts primarily as a care coordinator and participant case manager, and may perform duties that include outreach, prevention and risk reduction, crisis intervention, health education, referral mental health counseling, and benefits counseling. The Case Manager works with Columbia Supreme's program administrative staff dedicated to various grants, ensures program funds are used according to grantrequirements, and maintains quality assurance of case files. As part of the Case Manager's routine duties, he/she will interact with other governmental, faith-based, nonprofit service providers and local businesses for participant services.

Responsibilities Program Implementation:

• Assist participants with obtaining resources, case plan development and mentoring, and benefit/scholarship applications.
• Advocate for participants and families.
• Assist participants and families by managing use of services and expediting service delivery through linkage activities Case Management
• Assess participant readiness for case management services based on needs and ability and willingness to participate in the program.
• Create case plans for participants and families with short, medium, and long-term goals and the steps to achieve those goals.
• Prepare case-related reports including outcomes, successes, and challenges.
• Assist in the development of basic standards for case management that are flexible and adaptable.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with community resources.
• Provide relevant referrals to agencies and service providers based upon the goals and objectives mutually agreed upon with the participant and families.
• Advocate for participants with agencies and service providers to minimize barriers to participants and families receiving needed services.
• Follow up with referrals to ensure that participants receive and access necessary services in a timely manner.
• At the request of the Executive Director, generate reports for meetings of the board of directors.
• Perform other related duties as required Outreach and Relationship Management
• Network with other agencies, coalitions, and local community meetings.
• Work in the community to provide information regarding resources and service opportunities
• Actively participate in staff meetings and training.

Qualifications:

• Has experience in nonprofit management, case management and/or program development. Has experience with social services and/or community outreach.
• Possess the ability to use computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel.
• Is a highly motivated self-starter, with proven ability to develop creative solutions.
• Project a professional demeanor and possess excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Able to maintain regular attendance.
• Able to multitask and remain calm in demanding and unpredictable situations.
• Able to maintain a professional, customer service-oriented attitude always.
• Able to meet face-to-face with participants and families of diverse backgrounds and disabilities, and able to develop rapport, provide information, and refer with sensitivity to cultural issues.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completingassignments efficiently.
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Location:

Columbia, MO 65203 (Required)

Work Location:

Remote