Case Manager II - Housing

The Salvation Army USA

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Community Providers, Community and Social Services, Contract Requirements, Criminal Justice, Customer Service Evaluation, Customer Service Systems, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Develop and Maintain Customers, Driver's License, File Audits, Insurance, Interviewing Skills, Network Programming, Psychology, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, Social Work, Sociology, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
30+ days ago

For 130 years, The Salvation Army of Dane County has offered spiritual ministry, social services, and youth programs to thousands of Dane County residents without discrimination. We currently serve the most vulnerable members of our community through a wide range of programs as well as extensive case management services. While we strive to provide compassionate care, and a primary goal of all of our programs and services is to improve the life skills and circumstances of those we serve. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now.

Case Manager II

The Case Manager II assesses client needs, abilities, and strengths. Facilitates the development of client case plans and monitoring to determine progress both individually and as a program. Networks with other agencies to identify and collaborate with resource development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conducts casework interviews with clients to obtain information for formulating programs, service eligibility, and case status. • Identifies psychosocial, economic, and physical needs of clients, assesses, and reassesses clients support systems, available community resources, and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan. • Assists clients with housing search, placement, and stability activities. • Develops and implements a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet client needs. • Refers clients to appropriate community resources and advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services. • Prepares complete and accurate case notes, writes correspondence, reports, and other written materials, and inputs data into HMIS. • Reviews all assigned cases on a scheduled basis to determine continuing need for services and participates in case consultations. • Provides training to new case managers. • Regularly peer reviews and audits of case files to ensure services standards are met and contract compliance. • Assists in transporting clients and advocating for them with public and private agencies. • Attends meetings with other community service providers on behalf of The Salvation Army as assigned. • Conducts routine home visits based on program and contract requirements. Accompany peers on home visits as needed.

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelors degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice.

Experience:

  • Three years of social work experience.

Management experience is helpful.

Certifications:

  • Valid Wisconsin Drivers license with approval to drive from The Salvation Armys insurance.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

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The Salvation Army USA