Case Management Specialist

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a full-time Case Management Specialist for the Orlando Area Command, located in Orlando, FL.

About This Opportunity - Job Summary

Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established  life management program; understands the uniqueness of the client’s history in order to determine most effective program plans; develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions 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.  Ensures constant compliance with funding requirements. 

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.  Knowledge and commitment to computerized Client Data Management System usage and emphasis on outcome measurement.  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 to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.  Ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with clients and community agencies.

What we are looking for in you: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field, AND three years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services including accessing clients’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Approved background check required Valid State Driver’s License required.

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 to maintain control of client caseload.  Ability to work on multiple cases effectively and efficiently at the same time without becoming frustrated disorganized.  Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.  Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. 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.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

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.

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Application Submittal Period: 05/22/2024 – 05/29/2024

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 based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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