Case worker Jobs in Independence, MO

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Position Title: Case Manager
Type of Position: Full-time, non-exempt
Reports To: Social Services Manager
Minimum Required Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Pay Range: $24.03 per hour, equivalent to approximately $50,000 annually for full-time employment.


Overview
The Trained Care Professional works directly with RS clients to provide case management for emergency/long-term services, advocacy, and referrals. This position requires a client-centered, strengths-focused perspective that venerates clients. They will be working with clients who have multi levels of trauma, and will be required to collaborate with lead clinical staff for support, advice, and referrals. This position is on the front lines of an agency serving a very diverse population. A high level of cultural competency, respect for diversity, and people skills is required.

Responsibilities

1. Case Management
   1. Provide case management, urgent intervention and/or advocacy to clients in the community as well as at Reconciliation Services.
   2. Provide assistance in emergency services (document/ID, rent, utilities, and prescription assistance) for clients from internal and external referrals.
   3. Provide individual and/or follow up self sufficiency assessment on client every 90 days
   4. Ensure service plan is updated on client every 90 days
   5. Ensure discharge steps are followed when necessary
   6. Maintain knowledge of community emergency resources
   7. Maintain accurate and thorough records in a real-time with 48 max as needed in performance of the position- i.e. intake assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, quarterly outcome reviews, treatment summaries, mileage logs, timesheets and expense reports, and other records as assigned.
      1. Track all relevant case management activity in relevant programs including but not limited to: MAACLink, Community Carelink, United Way portals, Access KC data base, etc.
      2. Administer program evaluation tools and satisfaction surveys to program participants according to the timetables established for the particular grants and or RS policy.
   8. Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
   9. Maintains accountability for weekly caseload and appropriate productivity hours. 12 hours case support and 10 hours case management.
   10. Document and communicate completed objectives relating to real outcomes not just activities
   11. Maintain and communicate wrap-around services as needed with defined collaborative partners to enhance quality of service
   12. Direct client services are included while administering case management services(i.e. transportation to appointments, home visits, assistance meeting and receiving basic needs as outlined by client service plan, assisting with job placement and homeless stabilization, etc)
   13. Ensure the record keeping for all client files are up to date and secure in client chart
   14. Refer client to community resources as needed
   15. Respond to case management assigned client needs within 48 hours.

1. Team Collaboration
   1. Participate in supervision, all staff and team meetings as necessary for the position.
   2. Maintain professional development through continued training as relevant to position and client population.
   3. Maintain a positive working relationship with staff, interns, clients, volunteers, the general public and any collaborating organizations.
   4. Complete any other tasks assigned by a supervisor, or designated to the position in the program design.

Skills

• Knowledge or experience in client-centered, strengths based clinical case management.
• Trauma Informed Care
• Client motivational interviewing
• Positive attitude, energetic, entrepreneurial, hard working, compassionate, strong equity lens and passion for the work of racial and economic reconciliation, proactive team, spirit, autonomous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in using technology as client tracking and reporting tools.
• Highly organized and process oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Works well in a team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, or a related social services field.
• Experience in customer services, social services, case management.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the Reconciliation Services vision and mission.