Case Manager - The Salvation Army : Job Details

Case Manager 207 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA Req #34133 Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Location: Charlottesville Corps Charlottesville, VA Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Pay Range: $24.54 - $30.67 About this opportunity: Under the general supervision of the Corps Officer or the Social Service Manager, the Case Manager I is responsible for implementing a strengths-based approach to his/her client caseload. He/she must approach their caseload with a spirit that people can and do recover from the life traumas that have brought them to the program and that his/her commitment to a strengths based approach to case management can significantly improve the clients chances of success. The incumbent will conduct assessments and intake; establish a healthy, professional relationship and get to know the client to assist him/her in developing and implementing personal, familial, educational, career, housing, financial and spiritual goals. He/she will identify personal and environmental strengths and consciously assist the client in exercising his/her own power, establishing their identity, making their own decisions and exercising their right to fail while charting the progress towards successful goal attainment. The incumbent serves as advocate for the client in order to acquire services and identify and participate in activities that will enable them to reach their outcomes. He/she will maintain client files and records in a manner consistent with a strengths base approach and social work best practices. Key responsibilities: Conduct initial phone assessment with potential clients to determine eligibility and/or immediacy of need. Conduct a strength based intake assessment. Interview clients to identify familial structure/demographic (e.g. Nuclear spouse, partner & kids; immediate parents, siblings; extended aunts, uncle, cousins) to determine/document family & community support systems and identify potential genesis of unmanageable addictions or behavioral issues. Provide advocacy services by directing clients to specific service providers; increase and explain choices and encourage clients to make their own decisions and informed choices. Assist in increasing the hopefulness of clients through strengthening of relationships with people and service providers. Follow up with clients on a weekly basis to evaluate progress towards goals and to adjust milestones and/or timeline as necessary. Provide supportive encouragement, motivation and direct to counseling services as necessary. Collaborate with Social Service Manager, local organizations and community partners as appropriate to develop and implement a life-skills curriculum to include: financial planning, resume writing, interviewing, etc. and other forms of holistic short-term assistance. Coordinate and/or facilitate weekly life skill trainings and/or group meetings for additional client support. What we are looking for in you: Associates' degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field; AND 1-2 years experience performing Social Work utilizing a strengths base approach to case management or experience providing direct case management social services including accessing clients needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources; OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Valid State Drivers License Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to learn and concentrate. Duties are performed seated or intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 25 lbs) and occasional lifting of objects 25 to 50 pounds may be necessary. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Life Insurance and more! To learn more about the name of program or location, click here! Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the Most Good for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we doWe are Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the Apply Now icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period: 01/08/2025 01/22/2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army! Other details Job Family PMC-NON-EXEMPT Job Function Case Management Pay Type Hourly Apply Now Share this job: