Lead Case Manager Residential Programs Job Tampa area,Florida USA,Social Work

About Us:

If you're looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.

Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.

We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

Salary: $48,000 - $50,000

Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

$15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

Employee Assistance Program

Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and career development.

Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

This position provides in-office case management services to families within the emergency shelter program; evaluates and assesses immediate needs; oversees accurate data quality of all files upon client entry. The Lead Case Manager connects families with services and resources. In addition, the Lead Case Manager is responsible for the outcomes reports prior to exit from Emergency Shelter and Kitchenette housing program.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide weekly case-management services to assigned clients housed in the Emergency Shelter Program, including working with clients to determine client support plan, goals, resources, and maintains client case notes, history, and data through HMIS (Unity) utilizing best practices for keeping client information confidential.

Oversees data quality of all client files upon entry and exit from the program.

Coordinates Sanctuary groups in Emergency Shelter.

Monitors monthly coordinated entry follow ups and verifies that all updates are made within the first week of each month.

Administrative support for quality assurance in residential program services

Participates in staff and group meetings. Organize and run meetings for use in child and family related decision making (Including Family Team Conferences, Red Flags, House Celebrations, etc.)

Maintains client case notes, history, and data, utilizing best practices to keep client information confidential. Generates and compiles client outcomes and reports within Clarity for reporting to funders for program. Keep confidential records according to the Code of Ethics.

Maintain minimum weekly contact to track family progress.

Maintain professional boundaries.

Monitor grant required monthly outcomes report for residential programs, which includes Coordinated Entry, exit destinations, and benefits verification.

Provides training to Interns ensuring that proper case management guidelines are being followed.

Facilitate internal staff trainings and team meetings as instructed by leadership.

Participate in monthly collaboration meetings with other programs teams.

Visit and meet with community service providers, service organizations and institutions which prove beneficial to the maintenance of self-sufficient living.

Participate in Metropolitan Ministries' holiday efforts. Participate in Bridge Builders and other fund-raising events when needed.

Meet personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as stated on the KPI and in the annual plan. Attend required staff meetings and on-going trainings. Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field preferred. 3-5 years of Case Management experience. Must be knowledgeable about homeless issues, with experience working with individuals with mental health/substance abuse issues and/or be willing to seek continuing education related to the homeless population…