Case Manager, Galvan Homeless Shelter

Overview Our MissionSt. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. Our VisionSt. Catherines willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region. Position Overview The Case Manager is responsible for assisting families/individuals who are referred to the Columbia County Homeless Family Program in maintaining their current housing, or in the case of being homeless, to ultimately find new and permanent housing for the family/individual. This position reports to the Director of Housing, Columbia County Homeless Services. Qualifications Associates degree required. Bachelors degree in human service field is preferred. Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered; At least two years of experience in case planning or case management; Previous experience working in a human services agency is a plus! Clean and Valid New York State Drivers License (actively licensed at least one year) - is required * A professional record of integrity, proven reliability, and dependability; A compassionate, positive, warm and caring mindset is highly desirable; Ability to work flexible hours outside of scheduled work hours, when necessary; Familiarity with public assistance and other local resources; Knowledge of community resources is beneficial; Experience with MS Word and the use of secure Internet practice required; Excel and Google Docs preferred; Demonstrated ability to work well as a team member; Must possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in written form; Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude; Demonstrate qualities of patience, flexibility and adaptability, and capable of exhibiting empathy for those in crisis; and Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, and handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.*Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the agencys minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire, and the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conduct and complete intake and assessment process following the approved agency form; Develop and coordinate service plan delivery to families/individuals through a large network of area service providers including Columbia County DSS and document all service delivery activities; Conduct case management activities such as meeting with families to assist them with service plan goals; follow up with families/individuals and/or service providers as needed to ensure service plan goals are being accomplished, or account for the lack thereof, and behave in a professionally responsible manner in communicating information specific to the assessment and ongoing case activities; Engage with families to assure a collaborative and mutually agreed on service plan; Conduct and document regular service plan reviews, inviting all relevant DSS and community support resources for all active cases; Assure that after care contacts are maintained according to agreement with Columbia County DSS; Meet independently with families/individuals to assess needs and strengths; Establish and maintain professional working relationships with families/individuals, collaborators and current and potential resource people for the family; With the clients, develop and formalize service goals; Engage families/individuals toward the goal of participatin #J-18808-Ljbffr