Care Manager
Location: Springfield, MO
Department/Program: Maternal & Family Programs/LifeHouse
Primary Shift: M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some evening hours)
Job Classification: Full -Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: $18.00 - $19.00/hour
Travel Required (Y/N, %): Y, 50%
Why You’ll Love This Position:
Are you passionate about empowering individuals and fostering self-sufficiency? LifeHouse is seeking a dedicated Care Manager to provide comprehensive case management for residents and aftercare clients. In this role, you'll use a strengths-based approach to support pregnant women experiencing homelessness and their young children, helping them achieve their personal and family goals. You'll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to create and update individualized care plans, advocate for clients, and ensure they meet program expectations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, strong communication skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed care. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers and their children—apply today!
What You’ll Do:
- Provide comprehensive case management to residents and aftercare clients for the purpose of self-sufficiency.
- Attending community networking meetings by representing the agency.
- Create and update individualized care plans for residents and clients per the requirements and needs of the individual.
- Assist residents with transportation.
- Conduct intakes, face-to-face interviews, and orient new residents
- Provide case management with each client in combination with phone and face-to-face visits in varied settings, including the client’s home in the aftercare program.
- Ensure residents complete chores, pass room checks and uphold their commitment to the agreements and expectations of the program. This includes but is not limited to coordinating and monitoring class schedules, utilizing corrective action plans, administering drug screenings, etc.
- Complete written and data-based documentation (i.e., internal documentation case notes, housing plan, etc.)
- Advocate and interact with other service providers, parent educators, housing agencies, churches, and community organizations on behalf of participants, as well as facilitate referrals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) or equivalent human service degree.
- This position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
Preferred:
- Experience in case management and homeless/at-risk of homelessness populations.
- Knowledge of social services and referral sources for families.
- Motivational interviewing skills.
Application Time Period
Start Date: 01/17/2025
Priority Date: 02/07/2025
Job ID 2172671
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Human Resources, hr@ccsomo.org, or 417-368-0914
www.ccsomo.org/careers/
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
