Job Information
The Salvation Army Case Manager- Temporary in Denver, Colorado
Description
Job Title: Case Manager
FLSA Status: Full-time/Non-exempt (Temporary)
Schedule: Varied
Supervises: N/A
Rate of Pay: $26/hr
Closing Date: 11/23/2024
Benefits: Standard; Full-time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
- Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
Function
Denver Metro Social Services (DMSS) is seeking a case manager. Case Manager core activities through DMSS will include housing navigation, ongoing case management services for participating families which includes assessment, search and lease up in housing, identifying and administering appropriate financial interventions, referrals to community resources (clothing, food and other emergency assistances), and regular family case management meetings including home visits as needed. The case manager will also coordinate and facilitate participant orientation meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Case Manager’s core activities through DMSS will include:
A passion for the mission of The Salvation Army
Strong communication and people skills
Demonstrated history of providing professional, effective programming with individuals, children, and families
Ability to complete timely and detailed documentation (including assessments)
Ability to use professional judgment to determine appropriate interventions
Desire to serve others by building on their strengths
Strong skills in customer service
Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment
Bi-lingual (preferred)
Successfully pass background check
Internal PTM training within first three months of employment
Performs other duties as required.
Education, Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work (MSW), preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Public Health or comparable field required.
Two years’ work experience with homeless populations, preferably with families in crisis.
Experience with case management required.
Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.
Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid in-state Driver's License
Physical Requirements
Ability to maneuver.
Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate telephone.
Ability to lift to 25 pounds.
Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
Ability to understand written information.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.
The Salvation Army 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.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Social Work
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)