Case Manager (Hope Gardens)
Company: Union Rescue Mission
Location: Sylmar
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:To develop and facilitate the essential case plan
components for single mothers at Hope Gardens Family Center. Work
involves assessments, interventions, individual goal setting and
spiritual encouragement. Creates an environment where trust can
form, life transformation can happen, and self-sufficiency is
attained.CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of
URM's standard for employment, Whatever you do, work at it with all
your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for
people. The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a
humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving
others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and
sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:Has a passion for and ability to share the love of Jesus
Christ with others.Able to develop a clearly written case
management plan for services, objectives, and individual goals for
assigned caseload.Perform case management activities which include
intake assessment and evaluation. Emergency and special service
needs related to legal, medical, or mental health issues. Following
our core model, able to track guests progress through the program
and willing to keep them accountable to their own goals.Meets with
every guest assigned to their case load as often as the specific
Program Phase their guest is in requires. (1st week meets with new
intakes every day, Phase 1&2 once a week, phase 3&4 once
every 2 weeks etc.).Able to refer guests to essential services such
as housing, county benefits, education etc. as mapped out in their
case plan and at the appropriate time of the program.Maintain guest
records and document weekly and monthly-related case management
documentation into URM database.Compose and process various types
of correspondence to include letters, sensitive and confidential
information, official and/or legal letters and documents.Assist in
supervising volunteers, as needed.Travel to meet accountabilities,
as required.Arrange guest transportation, as needed.Carry other
tasks and projects as assigned by the Programs Manager.Commitment
to URM mission, vision, and core values.Encourage guests of their
faith and growth in Jesus Christ.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:In general, the
following physical demands are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow
differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of
the job.-- Manual dexterity required for reaching and lifting of
objects of small objects, and operating office equipment.--
Physically capable of holding children and sitting on the floor
during activities.WORK ENVIRONMENT:In general, the following
conditions of the work environment are representative of those that
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow
differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of
the job within the environment.-- Noise levels are considered
moderate to high.-- The office and classrooms are clean, orderly,
properly lighted, and ventilated.PM20
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:Must have High School Diploma
or GED.Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, social work, or a
closely related field preferred.Minimum 3 year of prior related
experience.Prior experience working with or serving families
experiencing homelessness or with populations who are marginalized,
preferred.Valid driver's license with the ability to be added to
the company's insurance policy.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:--
Must have excellent time management skills and ability to
multi-task in a high stress environment.-- Ability to communicate
effectively in both written and verbal formats.-- Proficient in
Microsoft programs including Word, Excel and Outlook and the
ability to learn proprietary computer programs.-- Fluency in
Spanish, both verbal and written, is a plus.-- Child Development
and Special Education background is a plus.-- Through the love of
Christ, have a heart of compassion for those experiencing the
dynamics and trauma of homelessness.PI179816667
Keywords: Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles , Case Manager (Hope Gardens), Executive , Sylmar, California
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