Description

Job Title: Case Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt Reports to: Program Manager

Schedule: VariesSupervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $26/hr

Closing Date: 8/02/2024

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)

• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)

• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)

• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)

• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function:

Denver Metro Social Services (DMSS) is seeking a case manager. Case Manager core activities through DMSS will include housing navigation, ongoing case management services for participating families which includes assessment, search and lease up in housing, identifying and administering appropriate financial interventions, referrals to community resources (clothing, food and other emergency assistances), and regular family case management meetings including home visits as needed. The case manager will also coordinate and facilitate participant orientation meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong communication and people skills

• Demonstrated history of providing professional, effective programming with individuals, children, and families

• Ability to complete timely and detailed documentation (including assessments)

• Ability to use professional judgment to determine appropriate interventions

• Desire to serve others by building on their strengths

• Strong skills in customer service

• Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment

• Bi-lingual (preferred)

• Continued employment will be contingent on a biennial (every 2 years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

• Internal PTM training within first three months of employment

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Public Health or comparable field required.

• Two years’ work experience with homeless populations

• Experience with case management required.

• Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

• Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid Colorado Driver's License.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Human Services

• Masters or better in Social Work

Experience

Required

• Case management experience

• 2 years: Work experience with homeless population.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)