Case Manager - Pathway of Hope @Prospect Corp

Job Objective : The Pathway of Hope Case Manager is responsible for the case management services offered to families through Pathway of Hope (POH) at identified Corps or social services sites. Provides supportive services using Pathway of Hope strength-based case management, Housing First, and Rapid Re-Housing models to individuals and families with a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and change the trajectory of their lives.

Essential Functions :

Outreach and Engagement

• Conduct regular outreach to identified Corps or social services sites to identify eligible applicants
• Engage and build rapport with target population
• Conduct screening interviews with potential applicants in accordance with POH eligibility guidelines
• Present potential participant to POH team to include the corps officer, pastoral care representative, and POH Project Manager
• In coordination with Corps case workers, provide appropriate referrals for individuals not eligible for POH services

Case Management

HMIS Case Management & Direct Assistance

Agency and Community Networking

Quality Assurance

Program Implementation

Pathway of Hope Program Evaluation and Outcomes Measurement

Education and Training

Program Evaluation and Certification

Minimum Qualifications :

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

Education : Bachelor's degree in human service area : prefer BSW from an accredited college or university. Relevant case management experience may be accepted in place of a degree.

Experience : Minimum of two years of case management experience in comparable social service programs that offer multi-faceted casework interventions designed to address the needs of families utilizing a strength-based approach.

Certifications / Licenses : none

Skills / Abilities :

Supervisory Responsibility : None

Physical Requirements : Ability to speak, hear and see in order to communicate with participants, staff, and volunteers in person and over the phone. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis. Ability to operate various office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to lift, pull and push materials up to 25 pounds without assistance. Ability to load and to change settings, devices, and fixtures on various equipment used in and around an office environment. Ability to operate telephone and other electronic communication devices

Travel : Local travel to meet with participants and for community-based meetings on a regular basis.

Driving : Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a typical office environment and in the community including participant homes. May require some evenings or weekends.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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.