Case Manager

Description of this role

Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in the Fathers & Families Support Center programs. Develop individual self-sufficiency plans which will help fathers become emotionally involved and financially responsible for their children.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Completes a social assessment, which includes personal interviews as well as collection of secondary information to complete an individualized plan for self-sufficiency and responsible fatherhood.
• Affords client in overcoming barriers through intervention, advocacy, and referrals.
• With the support of the individual, identifies achievable goals, barriers, provides personal support and counsel to participants achieving identified goals.
• Facilitates peer and family support groups, including the development and selection of topics and programs and securing outside guest speakers.
• Completes drug screening, police, and abuse records check.
• Affords assistance in administering the FFSC fatherhood curriculum and expands fatherhood knowledge in the FFSC classroom, the Father’s Rap session and after-school programs.
• Travel to multiple locations.
• On-going case management including maintaining weekly contact with graduates for at least one year after graduation to monitor achievement of program goals.
• Documents individual records and forms, as necessary, to provide accurate and timely tracking.
• Develops and maintains network of community resources and social support systems, as necessary, to assist individuals and their children/families to move to self-sufficiency.
• Review and possess a working knowledge of all programs, forms, and grants related to your duties.
• Mandatory to work flexible schedule, some evenings, and required 6 Saturday events per year.
• Must be able to work independently and organize and present information.
• Must have strong case management and documentation skills.
• Must have the ability to identify problematic situations to be proactive and deescalate issues as they arise.
• Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have effective verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills with ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals.
• Familiar with MS Office Products.
• Must be able to organize and present information as well as work independently.
• Must have strong case management and documentation skills.
• Must have the ability to identify problematic situations to be proactive and deescalate issues as they arise.
• Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Minimum requirement is a B.S. in Human Services or related; or BSW, MSW preferred.
• Must have experience in working with at-risk populations and prior work with group facilitation, individual and family services.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.

What FFSC has to offer

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
• Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
• Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

Pay Range

$21.61 - $22.00 per hour

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