Case Manager

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

TITLE: Case Manager.

REPORT: Social Service Director/and or Program Director

CATOGORY: Non-Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide concrete and counseling services to adult families referred by DHS.

Conduct client intake.

Develop Individual Service Plan

Identify benefits or entitlements that may be available to the client

Meet with the clients as required, to evaluate progress and assist client in developing and

meeting individual goals.

Provide necessary referrals for services, including mental health and/ or substance abuse

counseling, as required.

Advocate on the clients behalf when necessary.

Maintain data collection and case records as required by funder

Assist clients regain and maintain control over their lives and over their own transition to

independent living.

Facilitate development of self-help skills, support systems, coping strategies.

Conduct group/workshops

Ensure clients adhere to the facilitys rules and regulations and other duties as assigned

by the DSS and Site Director

Facilitate client support groups focused on activities of daily living

Manage crisis within the residence and intervene appropriately to minimize risk of

potential harm to residents, staff and damage to property. Notify appropriate supervisor

and document events on designated forms.

Attend all Required Meetings

Perform other duties, as required by supervisor

SKILLS:

Experience providing case management services to families referred from DHS

Familiarity with community resources.

Understanding of challenges facing homeless populations.

Consistently maintain required paperwork

Ability to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Notice: Job Descriptions may change at any time. Described jobs may be altered,

restructured or deleted at the discretion of management. All employment at Praxis, unless

otherwise noted, is at will.

Must demonstrate sensitivity to needs of clients in crisis.

Must demonstrate responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value

of cultural competency.

QUALIFICATIONS: *

Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or related social service field, required.

Minimum two years experience working with homeless populations as a Case Manager.

Familiarity with CARES, a plus.

Bi-Lingual (Spanish), preferred.

Full-time