Case Manager - Outreach Program

Case Manager - Outreach Program

Full Time | Day Shift | 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday

Pay Rate starting at $21/hour; based on experience

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Case Manager - Outreach Program for Faith Mission in Fairfield County. Faith Mission is one of the largest homeless shelters in our area providing meals and shelter to men, women and Veterans with dignity and compassion.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission
:
Creating a better world by serving people in need.

• Works with clients on a regular and ongoing basis to develop and maintain an on-going plan of action creating individual goals by assessing client strengths and needs, client responsibilities, and action steps to help client in achieving their goals. This includes providing budgeting and other planning assistance toward goal attainment such as assisting clients in the development of job and life skills as needed, how to maintain their apartment, pay bills on time, apply for benefits, develop a budget and how to keep a job, etc.
• Makes appropriate client referrals and linkages to community resources and support systems as needed and assists clients in securing stable housing and income. Acts as a liaison and link for clients with outside community resources.
• Conducts intake interview to determine program eligibility from walk in and referrals. Maintains waiting list as appropriate and makes referrals to other organizations as appropriate. Completes required paperwork, communicating boundaries, rules, services and limitations of the program.
• Conducts outreach efforts to external partners and organizations providing education about programs and services available to ensure maximum access and utilization by eligible participants. Solicit, collect and organize area donations from the community.
• Stays up to date with community resources available to clients.
• Assists clients as needed with transportation to move into housing, grocery shopping, etc, by accessing Lancaster Transit and other options when possible.
• Establishes and maintains file, ensures timely, accurate, and complete case notes and documentation and statistics as required for the program including detailed documentation of meeting dates, referrals, case management hours, etc.
• Keeps a close eye on direct client assistance to conform to budget. Keeps accurate mileage documentation.

• Requires a minimum of an Associates Degree in Social Work or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2-4 years of case management and/or crisis intervention experience.
• Experience with homeless or other special needs populations preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and access to reliable insured transportation required.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

* some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing
. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.