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.
Job Objective:
As the RT Case Manager, you will coordinate the delivery and monitor all services provided internally or externally for the client. Acts as a liaison with community resources for client needs. Develops individualized treatment service plan for assigned clients. In a collaborative environment with the counselor and other HLC staff, develops appropriate addictions treatment goals. Monitors client’s progress, documents progress of goals and all contact with clients. Interact with clients and provide a listening ear and respond empathetically to client needs without counseling. The RT Counselor will ensure the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.
What You Will Do:
- Document all activities engaged in with, and on-behalf of, the client
- Conducts follow-up contracts based on client need and as required by other funding sources
- Provide support, encouragement, and compassion to client as they work towards achieving their goals. Provide guidance while expecting client self-responsibility, Advocates on behalf of the client
- Assure client has transportation as needed, (Transporting clients with company vehicle as needed)
- Collaborates with other SAHLC services in consultation with counselor as necessary
- Refers to appropriate community resources as necessary in accordance with treatment plan. Assures referrals are appropriately timed with treatment progress
- Develops case management plan for each client who is willing to participate in the case management process. Includes but not limited to: Housing, Employment and Job Readiness, Legal Services, Personal Finance, Public Assistance, Health, including Medical and Mental Health, Tuberculosis, HIV, Communicable Disease Screening, Child Care, Prenatal Care, including immunization for children, Parenting, Transportation, Material and Financial Assistance, Enhancement of Family Function, Spiritual Concerns, and Veterans’ Benefits
- Provides case work and counseling intervention for non-addictions issues, as needed and appropriate. Consistent with case manager skills, training, experience, and time available: coordinate interventions strategy with SAHLC counselor or other agency worker’s intervention strategy
- Attends multi-disciplinary staffing, departmental and staff meetings as scheduled. Participates in planned in-service training as well as other training as directed
- Develops and conducts educational classes as assigned
- Works assigned overtime hours as directed to ensure coverage of facilities operations and approved by supervisor
- Conducts urine drug screens for clients according to policy and procedure
- Will assist RT Support Specialist as needed, with various duties, such as laundry, preparing rooms, support at meals, medication and /or activity times
- Maintains client confidentiality of all client information according to Federal, State and The Salvation Army standards, policies, and procedures
- Other tasks as assigned by leadership
Minimum Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology preferred. Consideration given to those with knowledge and training in the addictions field and who are certified but do not have a bachelor’s degree.
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position
Experience: Need to be capable of leading educational groups, interviewing and interacting with people comfortably, with warmth, understanding, acceptance, empathy, and compassion. If in recovery, must demonstrate at least two years of sobriety with evidence of emotional and social stability in order to work in direct service. Must be willing to work 1 evening a week and some weekends
Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. Certified by ICAADA or any other addictions certifying body expected. National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist or Recovery Coach Certification required or be obtained within 90 days of hire. Maintain certification requirements as applicable
Skills/Abilities:
- Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems
- Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish preferred
Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibilities
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirements Include:
- Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
- Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
- May require bending, squatting, walking
- May require standing for extended periods
Travel: No travel required
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a (office, warehouse, medical facility, church) environment; may require some weekend and evening work
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Additional Information
- Work with a great team!
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Company-paid Pension Fund
- Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
- Voluntary Aflac products
- Voluntary Short-term Disability Ins
- Company-paid Long-term Disability Ins
- Other elective benefits