Title: Case Manager, FT
Reports to: Director of Housing and Support Services
Location: Catholic Charities, Social Services - North Port Office
5900 Pan American Blvd. North Port, FL 34287
Overview
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. provides services to people of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a variety of housing and social service programs to individuals, families and communities across ten counties in Southwest Florida.
Catholic Charities Social Services Office in North Port offers a variety of services to help individuals in need. Services are based on funding availability and typically include housing, rental assistance, homeless services, and case management to help those in need achieve self-sufficiency.
Job Responsibilities
- Complete intake and assessments for clients entering housing.
- Manage a caseload of clients that are in transitional housing.
- Attend routine meetings to review the needs of current residents and assess the best fit for services, placement and case management for each resident.
- Work in partnership with residents to develop an individual service plan with mutually agreed upon goals. Monitor services and residents' progress towards achievement of objectives within the plan.
- Complete all required documentation in established time frames to ensure compliance with CSIS, parameters of housing, and quality standards of the agency.
- Advocate for residents and act as a liaison between the residents and other community resources.
- Maintain and update a listing of community resources and program referral methods.
- Provide a culture of engagement and support for self sufficiency of clients
- Work with other case managers and local community partners to support program wide activities such as classes and groups.
- Complete and submit required reports in and within established time frames.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Catholic Social Teachings.
- Assist with coordination of donations and fundraiser as needed.
- Assesses household for program eligibility and informs consumers of available services, provides referral to services and assists the consumer in connecting the services.
- Develops and maintains assessments and individualized service plans for clients.
- Completes all documentation as required including electronic records.
- Enters household demographics into various secured database systems and on-going case notes for enrolled individuals for compliance.
- Attends internal and external meetings and training sessions as assigned.
- Communicates pertinent information to co-workers, supervisors and community partners, as instructed.
- Performs specific tasks assigned according to addendums to this job description.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Social Services or related field
- 3-5 years experience (internships will be included)
- Excellent communications skills both written and oral
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work with diverse backgrounds
- Strong computer skills including database management and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel to various locations daily
- Must pass a Level II background check
- Must possess a valid driver's license