What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Management Specialist - Supportive Housing position at The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South?
Job Description
Posted Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Location: The Southern Territory Headquarters – Nashville, TN
About This Opportunity
Serves as lead worker to case management staff, serves as the first point of contact for questions about services; interviews accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an emergency shelter and established transitional housing programs; understands the uniqueness of the client's history to determine most effective program plans; develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff; serves as an advocate for clients to acquire services that will enable them to cope with their environment functionally; ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field,
And
Four years of progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services, including accessing clients' needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources, with one-year supervisory experience preferred,
Or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
Application Submittal Period: 4/28/2025-Till filled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family KT-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Case Management
Pay Type Hourly
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631 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207, USA
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Posted Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Location: The Southern Territory Headquarters – Nashville, TN
About This Opportunity
Serves as lead worker to case management staff, serves as the first point of contact for questions about services; interviews accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an emergency shelter and established transitional housing programs; understands the uniqueness of the client's history to determine most effective program plans; develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff; serves as an advocate for clients to acquire services that will enable them to cope with their environment functionally; ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Serves as the lead worker to other case management staff.
- Provide training to staff.
- Ensures that team members are meeting impact measures in relationship to grants and contracts.
- Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures accuracy and completeness; and enters pertinent information into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
- Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
- Assists clients in locating/securing affordable housing; works closely with clients to transition into the new housing; refers clients to appropriate Corps programs or other agencies based on client's needs and in accordance with their program plan.
- Establishes unique, comprehensive short and long-term program goals (six months or more) with eligible clients based on personality, decision-making abilities, mental capabilities, addiction history, work history, housing history, etc.; explains goals to clients in a manner that is easily understood; consistently counsels client on ways to work toward financial self-sufficiency and housing stability while in the program.
- Conducts orientation of new staff members
- Completes and articulates discharge plans to clients exiting the program.
- Interview applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established program guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information, and refer applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for the program.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field,
And
Four years of progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services, including accessing clients' needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources, with one-year supervisory experience preferred,
Or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload.
- Work involves driving a vehicle to off-site meetings, where physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or noise, dust, dirt, and the like may occur.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans and more!
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
Application Submittal Period: 4/28/2025-Till filled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family KT-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Case Management
Pay Type Hourly
Scan this QR code and apply!
Download
631 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207, USA
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