Job Title: Lead Case Manager
FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Assistant Director
Schedule: FT, Varies
Supervises: Case Managers
Closing Date: 4/9/2024
Rate of Pay: $28/hour
Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
Function: The Lead Case Manager provides leadership to the housing focused support services team in Denver Metro Social Services. The lead case manager provides supervision of all case managers and resource case managers in the Denver Metro area. This includes providing oversight for assessments, individual housing plans, and housing first program design for participants to successfully become rehoused in the broader community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Oversee Services and Staff
B. Develop a Housing Focused Program
C. Housing First Employment Training Assistance
D. Network with Community Resources and Partners
E. Special Projects
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army
Strong communication and people skills
Demonstrated history of providing professional, effective case management services
Competent in providing a positive, solution-focused approach to working with troubled program participants
Able to conceptualize, teach and model case management skills, including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
Experience providing supervision to staff.
Desire to serve others by building on their strengths
Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment
Qualification and Education Requirements:
Master's in social work (M.S.W.) with at least 2 years, postgraduate, professional social service experience (L.C.S.W. preferred), preferred; or master's degree in social services field preferred. Currently credentialed to provide supervision to M.S.W. candidates according to the State of Colorado, preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a mental health field with at least 3 years case management experience working with individuals with chronic/acute health, mental health needs will be considered. Track record in working with people requiring critical case management experience. 1 year experience working with unhoused populations required. Experience with addiction recovery populations is preferred.
The Salvation Army 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.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:
I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.
Statement of Confidentiality:
The Lead Case Manager occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Intermountain Division in all job-related matters.
Employment at Will
Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees at will. This means that the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time with or without cause. No Salvation Army representative may change the at will employment relationship through oral or written promises.