Case Manager I

Location:          National Capital Area Command – Turning Point Center

Position Type:    Regular Full-Time/Hourly

Pay Range: $68,891.82 - $69,000/Salary

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for Manages and monitors assigned caseload of Turning Point Center for Women and Children participants to coordinate care and services both within Turning Point Center as well as with other external social service providers. Responsible for case management of resident families to ensure that both the parent and child(ren)’s physical, mental social, and educational needs are addressed within a strength based, trauma informed and empowerment framework.

Develops individual service plans that include residents plans for vocational, educational, housing, financial, family and mental and physical health, where applicable. Additional support and planning may be needed to address any substance abuse and/or mental health challenges that may arise during their participation in the program. As applicable, help to determine eligibility for and apply to other mainstream resources within the DC Metro Area may be needed. Evaluating & documenting participants’ qualifications, progress, stagnation and other related activities related to the participants program participation and the Pathway of Hope program will be needed. The Case Manager I will serve as the primary advocate for the participate to function effectively in an environment within Turning Point Center and beyond. Ensures that Salvation Army policies and procedures, and any contractual requirements, are met by providing excellent services and doing the most good.

Key responsibilities:

• Case Management
• Community Connection Liaison

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral or social sciences, or a related discipline;
• AND
• Two (2) years or more, within the past six (6) years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field for vulnerable populations;
• OR
• Has specialized training in behavioral health services working within the homelessness field.
• Valid Driver’s License and must meet TSA MVR Requirements.
• LGSW, LGPC in the DC Metro Area, preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may be performed in a normal office environment within a climate-controlled structure. There is little, or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Retirement Plan 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 The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  06/20/2024 – 07/01/2024

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 on the basis of disability.

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