Case Manager I - Women's Shelter

For 130 years, The Salvation Army of Dane County has offered spiritual ministry, social services, and youth programs to thousands of Dane County residents, without discrimination. We currently serve the most vulnerable members of our community through a wide range of programs, as well as extensive case management services. While we strive to provide compassionate care and a primary goal of all of our programs and services is to improve the life skills and circumstances of those we serve.

If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!

Job Objective: Provides on-site shelter case management services to eligible clients in which an
individual's needs are identified and the psychosocial, habilitative and medical services designed
to meet those needs are located, coordinated and monitored in collaboration with other
professional staff.

Essential Functions:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the
essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks
may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Conducts casework interviews with clients to obtain information for formulating
  program/service eligibility and case status.
• Identifies psychosocial, economic, and physical needs of clients; assesses and
  reassesses client's support systems, available community resources and other factors to
  plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan.
• Develops and implements a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet client.
• Assist client with housing search and placement activities.
• Refers clients to appropriate community resources and advocates for or assists the client
  in obtaining such services.
• Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports and other
  written materials; inputs data into HMIS.
• Reviews all assigned cases on a scheduled basis to determine continuing need for
  services and participate in case consultations.

Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills,
and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: Bachelor's in a social work related field preferred.

Experience: Two years case work experience in a social service agency, or fieldwork;

-Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.