Case Manager
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County is hiring a part-time case manager. The mission of Schoke JFS is to sustain families and individuals through all of life’s challenges and build strong, healthy communities. An ever-changing, ever-evolving social service agency, Schoke JFS is a presence in the community that continuously responds to challenges with the highest degree of professionalism, so that those who need us the most can benefit from our services. We are constantly adding new programs and services to meet the increasing demands of today’s world. Our seasoned, caring and compassionate staff provides creative, individualized attention to all our clients. The purpose of case management is to deliver concrete services and practical help to individuals or families often in crisis in order to help them become or remain self-sufficient.
The Case Manager will assist participants/clients through the process of change and toward
the goal of self-sufficiency. Additionally, the case manager will provide information and referral, linkages and general case management responsibilities. This position will require travel throughout Fairfield county to deliver services and will report to the Case Management Supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide case management to individuals and families in crisis in their own homes and in the office, including, but not limited to, financial assistance, referrals for government assistance, employment, legal aid, medical and behavioral health, housing and others.
2. Provide support and guidance to clients, including referrals to relevant resources, commensurate with licensure status and training.
3. Serve as advocate for clients, representing the agency and clients in the community.
4. Assist with and/or facilitate departmental programming and workshops
5. Manage interoffice referrals, if applicable, to assure appropriate agency services be offered to clientele.
6. Assist with Food Pantry operations as needed or requested by Director of Case Management and in collaboration with Food Pantry operations team.
7. Assist with holiday programming and holiday food drives.
8. Maintain client records according to program and agency standards.
9. Identify and prepare grant and other funding proposals.
10. Keep the agency informed of developments in the field.
11. Attend staff, clinical, administrative, and supervisory sessions.
12. Provide reports to the Board of Directors, as requested.
13. Additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree Human Services or related degree. Appropriate experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills; ability to enter client information in online database.
Ability to safeguard confidential information and use discretion with sensitive topics and the acceptance of people in a wide variety of lifestyles.
Familiarity with MS Office products and basic computer skills.
Requires a vehicle and ability to travel throughout Fairfield County.
This position will report to the Director of Case Management. Job is based in Stamford 2-3 days per week. Salary based on experience. EEO. Please send resume and cover letters to LS------------. No phone calls please.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County is hiring a part-time case manager. The mission of Schoke JFS is to sustain families and individuals through all of life’s challenges and build strong, healthy communities. An ever-changing, ever-evolving social service agency, Schoke JFS is a presence in the community that continuously responds to challenges with the highest degree of professionalism, so that those who need us the most can benefit from our services. We are constantly adding new programs and services to meet the increasing demands of today’s world. Our seasoned, caring and compassionate staff provides creative, individualized attention to all our clients. The purpose of case management is to deliver concrete services and practical help to individuals or families often in crisis in order to help them become or remain self-sufficient.
The Case Manager will assist participants/clients through the process of change and toward
the goal of self-sufficiency. Additionally, the case manager will provide information and referral, linkages and general case management responsibilities. This position will require travel throughout Fairfield county to deliver services and will report to the Case Management Supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide case management to individuals and families in crisis in their own homes and in the office, including, but not limited to, financial assistance, referrals for government assistance, employment, legal aid, medical and behavioral health, housing and others.
2. Provide support and guidance to clients, including referrals to relevant resources, commensurate with licensure status and training.
3. Serve as advocate for clients, representing the agency and clients in the community.
4. Assist with and/or facilitate departmental programming and workshops
5. Manage interoffice referrals, if applicable, to assure appropriate agency services be offered to clientele.
6. Assist with Food Pantry operations as needed or requested by Director of Case Management and in collaboration with Food Pantry operations team.
7. Assist with holiday programming and holiday food drives.
8. Maintain client records according to program and agency standards.
9. Identify and prepare grant and other funding proposals.
10. Keep the agency informed of developments in the field.
11. Attend staff, clinical, administrative, and supervisory sessions.
12. Provide reports to the Board of Directors, as requested.
13. Additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree Human Services or related degree. Appropriate experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills; ability to enter client information in online database.
Ability to safeguard confidential information and use discretion with sensitive topics and the acceptance of people in a wide variety of lifestyles.
Familiarity with MS Office products and basic computer skills.
Requires a vehicle and ability to travel throughout Fairfield County.
This position will report to the Director of Case Management. Job is based in Stamford 2-3 days per week. Salary based on experience. EEO. Please send resume and cover letters to LS------------. No phone calls please.