Shelter Case Manager, Unlicensed, Adam's Place Men's Shelter

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington • Full-time • Remote (Washington, DC, US) • $52k / year • 2d ago

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

Compensation Package:

Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company match
Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
11 paid holidays
Professional development and training
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Flexible work arrangements

JOB SUMMARY: The Shelter Case Manager provides onsite case management services including creating individualized goals to assist clients to swiftly exit shelter, document client progress in database within 48 hours, identify and address client barriers to housing and/or employment, connect clients to benefits, eligible housing resources and community referrals; work collaboratively with program team to increase positive shelter exits for shelter guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interviews clients for direct service needs, develops a case plan with the client including written short-term and long-term goals and tasks. Makes referrals as needed.
Reevaluates goals with clients at regular intervals.
Facilitates individual and group meetings as needed.
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary case team.
Collaborates with other disciplines including substance abuse, legal, medical, educational, vocational, mental health professionals, and other service providers.
Makes appropriate referrals for emotional, substance abuse, legal, medical, dental, educational recreational, vocational, employment and housing needs.
Creates and maintains case records, including, but not limited to legal documentation, assessments, case notes, case plans, service updates, court reports, medical reports, referrals, discharge summaries, visitation records and educational information.
Enhances the client environment by creating a hospitable and customer-oriented facility.
Completes reports and maintains statistical data, meets programmatic, documentation and other performance standards, on an on-going basis.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college required.
- In lieu of an Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college, 2 years of experience with homeless service programs or the provision of social services is required.
- The 2 years of experience may be waived if the candidate can document having experienced homelessness.
- Both the Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college requirement and the 2 years' experience requirement will be waived for candidates with the Peer Case Management Certification through Department Human Service’s Peer Case Management Institute.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

Excellent communication both verbal and written.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other job-related documents.

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)