Case Manger
Full-time
The Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc
Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Case Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive range of on-site, person-centered, and strengths-based services to a caseload of approximately 20-25 clients. Your primary objective will be to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives within the community.
Responsibilities:
- Promptly addressing critical needs.
- Utilizing assessment tools to identify support service requirements and make immediate referrals.
- Orienting clients to the shelter program, its requirements, and potential consequences.
- Ensuring the delivery of support services.
- Assisting non-working clients in accessing Public Assistance.
- Completing psycho-social assessments within the first 30 days of intake.
- Monitoring and tracking client progress.
- Empowering clients to actively participate in their own planning and goal setting.
- Conducting regular meetings with clients (weekly/bi-weekly or as needed).
- Referring clients for job development opportunities if appropriate.
- Connecting clients with suitable resources to help them achieve their goals.
- Meeting with clients to address challenges, successes, and strengthen their capacity for long-term self-sufficiency.
- Maintaining thorough client files, documenting conversations, warnings, and progress reports, while preserving confidentiality.
- Reporting critical incidents immediately to the Site Director/Director of Social Services.
- Collaborating closely with other Housing Specialists and Employment staff to identify client readiness for employment and housing.
- Treating all clients, visitors, and employees with kindness, respect, and dignity.
- Serving as an advocate for clients when necessary
- Providing periodic case management and counseling, extending one year beyond the client’s departure
- Establishing and nurturing connections with other programs
- Escorting clients to housing viewings, DHS or HRA appointments as required.
- Facilitating suitable housing placements for clients.
- Ensuring that case notes are completed within 24 hours after client meetings.
- Offering support as a substitute for other staff when needed.
- Performing general clerical duties
Professional & Personal Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field with at least 2 years of direct social service experience.
- Associate degree in human services or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of direct social service experience.
- High School Diploma/General Equivalent Diploma with a minimum of 8 years of direct social service experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to balance compassion and firmness while always maintaining confidentiality.
- Proficiency in navigating community resources.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, conflict resolution expertise, and active listening.
- Capacity to remain composed in crisis situations.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
- Proven capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.
- Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency.
- Possessing maturity, integrity, and sound judgment.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 5 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
- Ability to climb stairs.
Salary Range
$26.37 To 2,637.00 Hourly