What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Purpose:
- Provide case management services for the clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light
Summary:
- Facilitate didactic groups and case management services
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts didactics/educational lectures
- Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards
- Serve as Case Manager to treatment clients
- Assists clinical staff with various tasks as assigned (i.e. make packets, assist clients with nonclinical issues, etc.)
- Participates in the review of all clinical issues, activities and program policies and procedures
- Attends all clinical staff meetings, and team conferences
- Participates in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature and in-service meetings to enhance treatment skills
Qualifications:
- Ability to determine needs and to work with multi-problem individuals
- Ability to develop rapport, trust and confidence in client relationships
- Must possess good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong organizational skills
- TB Test and police clearance required
- Authorization to work within The United States
Education/Experience:
- A bachelor's degree in social work or an equivalent comparable human services field is required
- Experience in case management preferred
- Experience with mental health and/or substance abuse populations preferred
Computer Skills:
- Excellent computer skills required
- Experience using electronic medical records systems preferred
Reasoning Ability:
- Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess MCBAP credential (CADC, CADC-M, CAADC) or have an approved Development Plan within 2 weeks of hire date
- Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
Qualifications:
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
- Health Care Benefits which include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Hearing
- Flexible spending accounts
- AFLAC
- Voluntary life insurance benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
- Pet Insurance
- Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
- Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
- The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off which includes:
- Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
- The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
- Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
- Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
- You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
- Birthday off with pay.
- Paid holidays are effective immediately.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
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.