Community Support - CC-Case Manager

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is seeking a part time Case Manager at Joseph Homes, a transition housing program for unhoused men recently released from prison. The JH Case Manager will conduct comprehensive intake and assessments of client needs and develop, implement and monitor individual service plans to include goal attainment and outcome measures for each client. Activities will involve, resource integration, job development, outreach to the prisons and community and co-facilitating weekly support group meetings. This position requires maintaining external relationships and representing the agency to the public, as such it requires a polished business-like demeanor and professional appearance, which excludes unnatural hair color, conspicuous body art and facial piercings.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in case management working with reentry clients.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and ability to learn case management database systems.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Completion of background checks such as driving record, criminal record, and sex offense registry, state and local police records, or national sources such as FBI and E-Verify as required by funding agencies or determined necessary by Catholic Charities and results must be satisfactory to CCDBR, its representatives, employees, or agents as an essential requirement of employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect clients to services.
• Ability to write clear, concise & accurate reports
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff and external partners
• Excellent documentation and time management skills

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, speaking, reading, writing, typing and seeing up to 7 hours/day. Occasionally lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs., reaching above shoulder level, bending and gripping/grasping. Frequent repetitive movement of upper and lower extremities. Driving a motor vehicle is expected up to 50% of the time.

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Occasional isolated conditions.
• When the agency responds to disasters, employees may be requested to perform duties outside of their primary responsibilities both in the office and at off-site locations. 

Job Type: Part-time, Exempt

Qualified applicants interested in this position should submit their resume with a cover letter. 

Catholic Charities is a mission-based organization and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider it a privilege to serve people of all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds.  Our leadership is mission-driven, energetic, disciplined and self-motivated.  We value diversity, service, compassion, and accountability; we hold ourselves responsible for delivering outcomes that change people’s lives and our community.