United for Families Case Manager

Position Summary

The St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is hiring a Case Manager for the United for Families Pilot Program. The case manager will help families move towards restoring self-sufficiency, increased financial security, and ensuring kids stay in school, among other duties.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Complete program intakes/assessments on all households
• Maintain up to date client files
• Develop service/needs assessment plans to identify and address barriers to maintaining housing
• Connect households with prevention funding as needed and available
• Aid households in creating budgets
• Help households increase income through employment and/or benefits
• Aid clients in accessing assistance offered by community programs including assistance with security deposits, moving expenses, etc.
• Prevent school mobility challenges for school-age children
• Collaborate with schools to ensure educational needs are met (i.e.: uniforms, transportation)
• Provide transportation assistance
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with area housing resource providers and related services/agencies
• Ensure all paperwork is completely properly by client and uploaded into HMIS
• Utilize CIE and 211 supports
• Track and report outcomes to Program Manager
• Complete SOAR training
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, social work or related field required
• Experience working with school administrators preferred
• Experience assisting with job placement and development activities preferred
• Experience working with socially/economically disadvantaged persons preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry experience
• Driver License required (MO residents require Class E)
• Valid and current auto insurance and reliable vehicle

Skills and Competencies Required

• Work ethically with integrity
• Treat people with dignity and respect
• Maintain confidential information
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and community providers while demonstrating philosophy and values of St. Patrick Center
• Ability to set strong personal boundaries
• Exhibit excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Value and contribute to team building

Resources for Which Accountable

• None