Part-time Case manager Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Description

LOCATION : Family Services

STATUS : Full Time Non Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT :

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.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with clients in crisis and the strong ability to effectively resolve and cope with immediate crisis situations. Experience with conflict resolution. Awareness of drug and alcohol addictions and familiarity with the complex cycles of poverty. Ability to effectively work with those who may suffer mental illness.
• Must have an outgoing, positive approach to working with a diverse population. Cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of mainstream community resources including Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, Clark County Social Services, Department of Family Services and Child Protective Services as well as a multitude of other service providers and agencies throughout Clark County.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to use current Microsoft software computer programs, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher, as well as a multitude of other service providers and agencies throughout Clark County.
• Excellent interpersonal, telephone and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional organization and file management skills.
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative; must be able to maintain program / participant / agency confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Ability to work alone and as a part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule, address multiple projects in a timely manner and take projects from beginning through completion. Prioritize the best practices for the maximum outcome.
• Knowledge of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Must possess a valid Nevada driver' s license and pass a motor vehicle record check.
• Reliable transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)