Rural Counties Case Manager

Job Summary

Catholic Charities of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center, is seeking a Rural Counties Case Manager, working in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This individual will use best practices to assess the housing needs of veterans, who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. We cover 9 rural counties. The case manager will utilize a wrap-around philosophy to assist veteran families in maintaining self-sufficiency and housing stability by meeting with the veteran families to develop an individual treatment plan, coordinate individualized services for housing and financial stability, and document all support related to activities and services. This position will primarily office out of our Festus or St. Charles, MO location and require a clean driving record since the position requires the case manager to meet clients on a regular basis in several counties. A company vehicle is provided, but a personal vehicle may be required intermittently. Core working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Starting salary is $45K annually.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess client program eligibility at initial intake.
• Assess the client’s strengths, desires, and immediate/long term needs.
• Absorb clients into stable housing within 90 days of enrollment.
• Make in-home visits to observe indicators of the client’s progress.
• Absorb clients’ transportation, clothing, furniture, and food needs.
• Absorb clients’ monthly budgeting.
• Collaborate with SSVF Peer Support services as needed.
• Receive input from SSVF staff regarding housing, mentoring, substance use and other immediate/long term needs.
• Responsible for meeting goal indicators as outlined in the SSVF grant.
• Absorb and complete special case management projects as directed by program Manager or program Director.
• Complete daily and monthly departmental paperwork.
• Update clients’ electronic files in CaseWorthy daily, to include communication with clients, services provided, or any internal or external referrals made.
• Create and maintain an organized hard copy file for each client.
• Refer clients to additional resources to address other service needs such as mental health and substance use disorders, and legal assistance.
• Make referrals to other SPC Programs as appropriate.
• Refer clients to local VA medical centers for potential health and financial benefits assistance.
• Develop relationships with clients and their natural supports.
• Work with other employment and veteran services programs within the community and St. Patrick Center staff.
• Network with federal, state, and local agencies

Job Requirements

• College degree or 4 to 6 years of equivalent professional experience required.
• BSW or related field preferred.
• Prioritize 1-2 years’ experience working with the unhoused population preferred.
• Veteran status preferred.
• Knowledge of housing and other supportive service resources.
• Valid driver's license (MO residents require Class E)
• Personal vehicle
• Valid auto insurance required