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Fathers & Families Support Center

Case Manager

Fathers & Families Support Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Overview Case Manager role at Fathers & Families Support Center. Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in FFSC programs, developing individualized self-sufficiency plans to help fathers become emotionally involved and financially responsible for their children.

Base pay range $22.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Position details Position Title:

Case Manager Reports To: Director, Coordinator Job Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt Direct Reports: N/A

Description of this role Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in the Fathers & Families Support Center programs. Develop individual self-sufficiency plans which will help fathers become emotionally involved and financially responsible for their children.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Completes a social assessment, including personal interviews and collection of secondary information, to develop an individualized plan for self-sufficiency and responsible fatherhood.

Assists clients in overcoming barriers through intervention, advocacy, and referrals.

With client involvement, identifies achievable goals, addresses barriers, and provides personal support and counseling to help participants achieve identified goals.

Facilitates peer and family support groups, including topic development, program selection, and securing outside guest speakers. Completes drug screening, police, and background/abuse records checks.

Assists in administering the FFSC fatherhood curriculum and expands fatherhood knowledge in FFSC classrooms, Father’s Rap sessions, and after-school programs. Travel to multiple locations.

Provides ongoing case management including maintaining weekly contact with graduates for at least one year after graduation to monitor achievement of program goals.

Documents individual records and forms as necessary to provide accurate and timely tracking.

Develops and maintains a network of community resources and social support systems, as necessary, to help individuals and their children/families move toward self-sufficiency.

Maintains working knowledge of all programs, forms, and grants related to duties.

Works a flexible schedule, including some evenings, and attends six Saturday events per year.

Attends all staff and department meetings, client graduations, and bonding events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task.

Ability to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals; familiar with MS Office products.

Ability to organize and present information, and to work independently.

Strong case management and documentation skills.

Ability to identify problematic situations, be proactive, and de-escalate issues as they arise.

Understanding and adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics.

Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum requirements: a B.S. in Human Services or related field; BSW or MSW preferred.

Experience working with at-risk populations and with group facilitation, individual and family services.

Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.

What FFSC Has To Offer

Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.

95% employer-paid medical; partial coverage for dependents; FSA/HSA options.

Dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, STD/LTD with buy-up options.

Generous PTO; 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.

Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.

Annual staff retreat and the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven agency.

This job description does not list all the duties of this position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and other related duties may be assigned. FFSC reserves the right to revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services

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