Case Management Specialist_NE-ALM_701-Social Services Department

Case Management Specialist NE-ALM 701-Social Services Department

2902 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA Req #30140

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Case Management Specialist-NE Social Services Department-701

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Case Management Specialist for the Tuscaloosa command located in Tuscaloosa, AL.

• Job Summary : Monitors and maintains assigned caseload of clients participating in transitional living, housing, job placement and / or life management programs;
• establishes program plan / goals and evaluates client’s progress by conducting routine meetings with client and / or staff;

serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.

Serves as a member of the disaster response team as assigned; participates in required training and maintains state of preparedness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social service case management.
• Knowledge of social service resources and agencies in the community.
• Knowledge of effective communication and motivation practices.
• Ability to develop program plans and goals based on client’s needs.
• Ability to evaluate the client’s progress toward program goals.
• Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors.
• Ability to interview clients and to obtain pertinent information.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete case notes and client records.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.

Education and Experience : Two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field, and two years’ experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications : None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions : Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload.

Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.

5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information : 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.

To apply, please select the Apply Now icon at the bottom of this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings.

Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available).

Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and / or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

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