The primary role of the Case Manager is to provide case management to the residents in Campbell Lodge. The Case Manager will assist the resident in achieving self-sufficiency through advocacy, setting goals, accessing community resources and support services. Case manager will work one-on-one with residents to develop goals and evaluate progress.
St. Matthew's House is a faith based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to transform lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.
- Collaborate with residents in the development of their initial individual case plan.
- Work with residents to identify needs and set goals to be monitored throughout their stay.
- Assist residents in completing necessary paperwork for goal achievement, referral services, and supplemental documentation as needed.
- Maintain a weekly calendar of all scheduled Case Management appointments with residents.
- Meet weekly with residents to evaluate their progress and establish stability, preparing accurate, objective, and up-to-date documentation for each interaction.
- Facilitate spending of NCEF funds to meet immediate needs of resident children.
- Refer residents to agencies based on resident's need and in accordance with their case plan.
- Work alongside volunteers in providing life skills classes as resident needs are uncovered.
- Checks multiple times per week to ensure residents' living areas are properly maintained and in compliance with Campbell Lodge guidelines.
- Provide coverage for the Help Desk as needed / scheduled. This includes all Help Desk tasks and functions.
- Perform random drug screens on residents as needed.
- Ensure that the facility is maintained in a safe and secure manner.
- Complete discharge of residents with accurate information.
- Meet with immediate supervisor monthly to provide updates on the status of resident's progress.
- Attend weekly staffing meeting to review caseload.
- Effectively communicate through Outlook Email and Mission Tracker regarding Shelter related needs.
- Treat all residents with respect and exercises appropriate boundaries with residents.
- Adheres to the Core Values of St. Matthew's House in the workplace.
- Any ancillary tasks assigned by the Program Manager.
- Presents the Gospel message to residents when the opportunity is available.
- Pray with residents and staff as opportunities are available.
Requirements
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Self-Reliance Heart for the Ministry
Honesty God honoring
Self-Care Reliable
SPECIFICATIONS :
Education : High School Diploma required or equivalent. Individuals with Certification in Addiction preferred.
Experience : A minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals who are homeless or suffering from addiction. Ministerial counseling preferred.
Confidentiality : Works with highly confidential information.
Mental / Visual Demands : Flow of work requires normal mental and visual capabilities.
Physical Demand : Must be able to stand for a minimum of 4 hours at a
time and lift at least 25 pounds. Must be able to bend or kneel to the ground.
Working Conditions : Normal office environment.