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Job Title: Lead Case Manager FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt Reports to: Program Manager Schedule: FT, Varies Supervises: N/A Closing Date: 2/21/2024 Rate of Pay: $28/hour Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following: Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire) Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment) One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment) Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan) Function: The Lead Case Manager provides leadership to the housing focused support services team in Denver Metro Social Services. The lead case manager provides supervision of all case managers and resource case managers in the Denver Metro area. This includes providing oversight for assessments, individual housing plans, and housing first program design for participants to successfully become rehoused in the broader community. Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee all case managers, resource navigators, and interns. Assess and develop a best practice re-integration program and case management plan for participants. Develop employment training assistance for participants. Network with and connect appropriate community resources/services.

A. Oversee Services and Staff Implement and oversee services that effectively transition individuals experiencing housing displacement to greater self-sufficiency Manage a limited caseload of complex cases Establish standardized assessments and housing plans for each person Keep up-to-date documentation and records of all participants in the program Produce timely data reports, including outcome measures and quarterly reports for city contracts Monitor and track financials B. Develop a Housing Focused Program Assess need and potential impact of a comprehensive re-integration program for single men experiencing housing displacement Assist in establishing a basic data analysis of program effectiveness and impact relative to outcome objectives and measures Develop outreach and recruitment strategy to engage individuals experiencing housing displacement

C. Housing First Employment Training Assistance Establish diverse employment training opportunities for program participants to reduce barriers to housing Secure external career assessment and guidance services Promote community partnerships for permanent employment for participants

D. Network with Community Resources and Partners Initiate networking relationships with community resources and service providers Encourage coordinated access/connection/linkage for participants with community resources Participate in community meetings and collaborations Promote community and for-profit involvement

E. Special Projects Offer leadership to special projects assigned by Denver Metro Social Services Director Must have a valid Colorado driver's license and be able to travel to multiple sites on a given day

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army Strong communication and people skills Demonstrated history of providing professional, effective case management services Competent in providing a positive, solution-focused approach to working with troubled program participants Able to conceptualize, teach and model case management skills, including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care. Experience providing supervision to staff. Desire to serve others by building on thei strengths Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment

Qualification and Education Requirements: Master's in social work (M.S.W.) with at least 2 years, postgraduate, professional social service experience (L.C.S.W. preferred), preferred; or master's degree in social services field preferred. Currently credentialed to provide supervision to M.S.W. candidates according to the State of Colorado, preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a mental health field with at least 3 years case management experience working with individuals with chronic/acute health, mental health needs will be considered. Track record in working with people requiring critical case management experience. 1 year experience working with unhoused populations required. Experience with addiction recovery populations is preferred. The Salvation Army Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an... For full info follow application link.