Case Management Specialist

Location: The Salvation Army Charlotte Area Command

Position Type:    Full Time

Pay:                  $23.78/hr.

About this opportunity:

Interviews, accepts and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex Case Management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program; understands the uniqueness of the clients history in order to determine the most effective program plans, develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment, ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide Case Management services to assigned caseload at the Center of Hope after clients complete the Coordinated Intake process.
• Assess each client for supportive service needs focusing on the following nine areas of concern: Health, Housing, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Employment, Legal, Benefits, Financial Literacy and Domestic Violence.
• Evaluate/measure client progress toward their successful completion of the goals and objectives identified in the service plan. Evaluation should also include other service providers and significant others.
• Connect clients to appropriate income assistance resources and/or assist clients with the completion of employment and disability applications when needed.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work; Masters preferred AND
• Three years of experience in Case Management.  Background working with the homeless population a plus OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.  Duties are usually performed seated.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holiday Time Off
• Retirement Pan
• Employe Discounts & More

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 do...We 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.

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Application Submittal Period:  November 8 - 15, 2023

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