United for Families Case Manager

United for Families Case Manager

St Louis, MO, US, 63101-1114 St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability. Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.

Position Summary The St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is hiring a Case Manager for the United for Families Pilot Program. The case manager will help families move towards restoring self-sufficiency, increased financial security, and ensuring kids stay in school, among other duties. Moreover, the case manager will initiate a whole family case management model and provide individualized case management, financial coaching, and emergency financial assistance. The case manager will conduct and create assessment plans, track client progress, and ensure all client files are accurate and up to date. This position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Complete program intakes/assessments on all households
• Maintain up to date client files
• Develop service/needs assessment plans to identify and address barriers to maintaining housing.
• Connect households with prevention funding as needed and available
• Assist households in creating budgets
• Help households increase income through employment and/or benefits
• Assist clients in accessing assistance offered by community programs including assistance with security deposits, moving expenses, etc.
• Prevent school mobility challenges for school-age children
• Collaborate with schools to ensure educational needs are met (i.e.: uniforms, transportation)
• Provide transportation assistance
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with area housing resource providers and related services/agencies
• Ensure all paperwork is completely properly by client and uploaded into HMIS
• Utilize CIE and 211 supports
• Track and report outcomes to Program Manager
• Complete SOAR training
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, counseling, social work or related field required. Experience working with school administrators Experience assisting with job placement and development activities preferred. Experience working with socially/economically disadvantaged persons preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry experience Driver License required (MO residents require Class E) Valid and current auto insurance and reliable vehicle

Skills and Competencies Required

Work ethically with integrity Treat people with dignity and respect Maintain confidential information Ability to work with a diverse population Ability to collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and community providers while demonstrating philosophy and values of St. Patrick Center Ability to set strong personal boundaries Exhibit excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Value and contribute to team building

St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, and an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.