Case Manager - Saint Charles, United States - Lazarus House

Lazarus House

Verified Company

Saint Charles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Part-Time Case Manager_

Lazarus House is a homeless shelter located in downtown Saint Charles, IL. We are a 24/7 program that serves men, women, and children in need of a safe place to stay. We provide shelter, meals, showers, laundry, case management, as well as educational and employment classes to all who enter our doors. We have an emergency shelter & a transitional living program. We also have Homeless Prevention Service (HPS) programs to assist people to stay in their own homes._

This position includes:

Consistent Case Management with clients in one of our Homeless Prevention programs. Includes budgeting assistance and maintenance of client files.
Complete Tenant Income Recertification for one of our Homeless Prevention programs.
Confidentiality is a must.
Assist the HPS Manager on various projects, as time permits.
Schedule of 20 hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, flexible between 9:00a4:30pm.

Applicant Education & Experience

High School Degree or equivalent required.
Bachelors in Social Work or related field a plus.
Background in Mental Health and/or Addiction Recovery a plus.
Preferred experience with social service delivery, chronic homelessness, and individuals with disabilities.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Applicant Skills & Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer work processing and spreadsheet software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet).
Ability to speak, read and write English fluently and clearly.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the guests, employees, agencies and other nonprofit organizations, and the public, using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with professional independence within the policies established by the Board of Directors and Lazarus House.
Ability to use sound judgment in crisis situations and to make wise decisions when unable to contact a supervisor or someone else for guidance.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner.
Ability to handle confidential material and information in an ethical, professional manner.
Possession of a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.