Community Housing Case Manager - Temporary

Catholic Charities USA - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

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About the position

The Community Housing Case Manager is responsible for program development and case management for transitional and permanent housing participants in specific counties. This full-time temporary position involves conducting interviews, developing case plans, and maintaining comprehensive records for participants, while also coordinating with community agencies to provide comprehensive services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with potential participants.
• Conduct life skill and budgeting sessions one-on-one or in groups.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Case Management program.
• Provide ideas for programming specific to educational or process groups for participants.
• Maintain a file on each participant that includes assessment, case plan, and documentation of progress.
• Maintain internal systems of outcome tracking.
• Maintain comprehensive statistical data on all participants and submit monthly summary of statistics.
• Submit expenditure report forms and vouchers monthly.
• Perform intakes that include required documentation for admission and client orientation.
• Conduct written assessments on all new adult participants within 72 hours of admission.
• Develop case plan with participant within 2 weeks of intake, including short- and long-term goals.
• Provide information, referral, and financial assistance as needed.
• Coordinate case management efforts with all staff and outside services.
• Develop discharge plan with participants addressing supportive housing and economic stability.
• Attend agency, community, supervisory, and clinical staffing meetings as needed.
• Maintain working relationships with community agencies to provide comprehensive services.
• Provide advocacy services and attend in-service trainings/workshops as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human service field required (i.e. psychology).
• At least 2 years of case management experience preferred.
• Great communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Great time management skills and ability to handle multiple demands and priorities.
• Ability to interact positively with grantee, referral sources, and community partners.
• Ability to comprehend, document, and converse in Standard English.