Be PROUD of what you do:

You'll join a mission-driven team and agency dedicated to supporting our clients. We have been entrusted with a 114-year legacy of doing good and we have set forth a bold goal of ending poverty in our community. Our services areuniquely positioned to address amyriadof key factors that keep families from reaching theirbigger, brighterfuture.We have identifiedfivedifferent areas, orpathways, in which our programscreate impact:financial resiliency, education credentials, emotional resiliency, resource stability, and employment. And we're growing our team to make it all happen! Though we are guided by our Catholic Faith, you do not have to be Catholic to join our team or receive services.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct Assessments
• Client Coaching
•  Client Empowerment
• Relationship Cultivation
• Training and Documentation

What will you be doing in your role?

• You will identify opportunities for client growth and remove barriers to success through a comprehensive assessment that incorporates a narrative approach in the development of strengths-based, holistic service plan.
• You will conduct assessments to identify client BBF/goal /why
• You will monitor and a guide client progress utilizing clinically informed interventions to help maintain client engagement and progress in achieving overall well-being and financial self-sufficiency. 
• You will ensure professional service delivery by working in collaboration with case work partner to provide timely case management, documentation, and communication with clients.
• You will utilize coaching approach for client engagement and motivation.
• You maintain current knowledge of trends and issues regarding social work theory and best practices.
• You utilize a problem-solving framework to promote steady client progression.
• You will empower clients to set and meet well-being and financial goals.
• You thrive on finding the approach that works best for each person you serve.
• You engage clients in service planning process so that they agree with and understand the goals, target dates, and actions needed to succeed.
• You will build and maintain a strong relationship with case worker partners.
• You work with your case worker partner to maintain a caseload that is engaged and successful in meeting client goals and agency’s benchmarks.
• You will help clients identify multiple paths towards success.
• You maintain a flexible schedule to occasionally meet with clients after normal business hours.
• You connect clients to wellbeing/counseling resources.
• You hold yourself and team accountable for meeting expectations and are proactive about addressing issues.
• You continually explore training opportunities to increase your skill set.
• You support the data and evaluative needs of Padua by ensuring proper, accurate and timely documentation.
• You cultivate positive relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Are you the next Padua case manager?

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field (master’s degree and/or clinical experience preferred)
• Case management experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have reliable transportation, a current Texas driver’s license and be willing to transport clients in your car if needed.

Here's the Good Stuff...

• Full-Time position with a starting hourly range of $20-$22. Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education and internal equities.
• Medical/Dental/Life insurance
• 16 paid Holidays(including being closed Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day)
• In addition, we also offer Vacationand Sick time.
• 403(b) with employer match- up to 6%
• Paid parental/critical illness leave
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Mentorship Program
• Wellness Program
• Financial Coaching