Case Manager - Shelter Operations

Pay:
Starting at $27/hour

Ideal candidates will share our mission:
Creating a better world by serving people in need.

Faith on 8th

Full Time | Days | 8am - 5pm

• Work with clients to develop action-oriented goal plans with a focus on securing housing, operating from a "housing first" model.
  • Implement planning systems that reflect client strengths and needs, client responsibilities and action steps to help clients in achieving their goals.
  • Provide budgeting and other planning assistance toward the goal of housing attainment and retention, including establishing savings plans based on client income.
  • Coordinate with Faith Mission Resource Specialists to assist clients in seeking income, employment and housing as appropriate.
• Assist clients with referral and linkage to community-based social service and support systems that promote long-term safety, self-sufficiency, and stability.
  • Refer clients to partner agencies and community resources that benefit their short-and long-term goals.
  • Interface closely with all Faith Mission staff to provide quality wrap-around services for clients.
  • Gather information on potential resources for clients in the larger community, creating working relationships and disseminating information.
• Maintain clear and precise data and case notes, including timely submission of weekly CQI reports and careful documentation of all client interactions.
• Actively participate in weekly Case Review, working with colleagues toward positive client outcomes.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of safety, sanctuary, dignity, support and resource through adherence to the Faith Mission Code of Ethics and Confidentiality Agreements.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation by providing leadership, and by modeling professional and calm problem-solving behavior for clients, colleagues and the community.

• Four year degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent experience required
• LSW preferred
• Minimum two years working in a social service setting
• Experience working with homelessness, mental health or related services strongly preferred
• Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required

• Health insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community
• some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.