Community Housing Case Manager

Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St. Joseph helps people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us. 

Position Objective: This Case Management position is responsible for program development and case management for transitional and permanent housing participants in Clay, Platte, Lafayette and Ray Counties.  We are seeking a qualified professional to support clients within our communities to assist individuals to find suitable housing. This position is eligible for employee benefits, including vacation/sick leave accrual, 10 holidays each year, health benefits, 401(k), and much more! Our office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and our offices are closed on Friday - giving you a three-day weekend! The salary range for this position begins at $37,000 and goes to $46,000 annually.

Essential Duties

• Conduct interviews with potential participants.
• Conduct life skill and budgeting 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 the assessment, case plan, and documentation of progress, challenges, accomplishments, discharge plan and documentation of all follow up contact.
• 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, client orientation, rules and program expectations.
• Conduct written assessments on all new adult participants within 72 hours of admission.
• Develop case plan with participant within 2 weeks of intake which includes short and long term goals with objectives (based on SMART principles) and update case plan as needed.
• Provide information, referral and financial assistance as needed.
• Coordinate case management efforts with all staff and outside services to meet family and children’s needs.
• Develop discharge plan with participants who addresses supportive housing, economic stability and emotional stability.
• Develop and maintain a positive supportive relationship with grantor.
• Attend agency, community, supervisory, clinical staffing meetings as requested/needed.
• Maintain working relationships with community agencies to provide comprehensive services for participants and to stay abreast of current trends and resources.
• Provide advocacy services and attend in-service trainings/workshops as needed.
• Perform any other duties that may be requested.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in social work or a related human service field required (i.e. psychology).
• Prefer at least 2 years case management experience. 
• Must possess great communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills; problem solving and conflict resolution skills; knowledge of computers and software programs; ability to multi-task; and the ability to work with diverse populations.  

Skills and Experience

• Great communication (verbal and written).
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Possess great time management skills and can handle multiple demands and priorities. 
• Must have the ability to interact positively with grantee, referral sources, other agencies, and community partners.

I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform job duties in alignment with the items listed below:

• Follows the Catholic Social Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
• Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolves conflict to achieve the greater good.
• Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
• Demonstrates compassion and commitment for helping others improve their lives.

Learn more and apply on our website today!
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