Case ManagerLocation: Springfield, MO Department/Program: Housing ServicesPrimary Shift: M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmJob Classification: Full -TimeFLSA Classification: Non-ExemptSalary: $16.00 - $17.50/hourTravel Required (Y/N, %): Y, 50%Why You'll Love This Position:At Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Do you have a compassionate heart and grace-filled spirit for helping those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless in our communities? Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is seeking a Housing Case Manager for our Springfield team. As part of the Housing Services Team, you would be working to house those in need of a hand up to get back on their feet. Helping to overcome barriers to safe, stable housing, you will build connections with community partners to provide wrap-around services necessary to attain self-sufficiency and community involvement. If you are dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable in our communities, we invite you to apply and become an integral member of our team.What You'll Do:
- Develop a relationship with clients and their families, to provide advocacy and direction to ensure the client has the best means to reach self-sufficiency.
- Provide housing stability case management services for homeless and at-risk homeless individuals and families.
- Advocate and interact with other service providers, churches, and community organizations on behalf of participants, as well as facilitate referrals.
- Provide extensive case management including minimal bi-weekly contact with each client in combination of phone and face-to-face visits in varied settings, including client's home.
- Complete both written and data-based documentation (i.e., internal documentation case notes, housing plan, etc.)
- Attending community meetings as determined by supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Catholic Social TeachingsPossesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities, including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic, and as such, Catholic Charities adheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.All you need for success:Minimum QualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) or equivalent human service degree.
- This position requires a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
Preferred:
- Experience in case management and homeless/at-risk of homelessness populations.
- Knowledge of social services and referral sources for families.
- Motivational interviewing skills.
Application Time PeriodStart Date: 12/05/2024Priority Date: 01/31/2025Job ID 2121072If you have questions about this position, please contact:Human Resources, ...@ccsomo.org, or 417-###-####www.ccsomo.org/careers/Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.