Community Case Manager jobs in Lees Summit, MO

Description

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.

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- term 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. 

Requirements

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

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.

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 to helping others improve their lives.