Case Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting Goodwill Industries of San Antonio clients with fostering a healthy and positive approach to personal challenges by offering case management, support, guidance and coaching in areas such as personal relationships, self-esteem, finances, health and personal success.
The Licensed Case Manager will create strong relationships with individuals and provide unbiased feedback in a non-judgmental environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide education, life skills training and short term solution focused sessions to Goodwill clients.
- Conduct & interpret needs assessments for development of appropriate service plan
- Assist clients in developing action plans for success in overcoming personal challenges.
- Provide direct services including short term solution focused sessions as appropriate to assist individuals with complex barriers who are enrolled in Goodwill programs and / or Goodwill team members.
- Provide appropriate referrals for other community resources to address client needs (food, housing, medical, behavioral health care etc.
and link clients to services as needed.
- Document encounters with clients made either by phone or in person.
- Gather and analyze measures for success of clients in overcoming personal barriers; follow-up as needed.
- Work with Goodwill employees to develop and refine life skills to include job readiness training as needed to serve clients.
- Coordinate closely with the Good Career Center and Good Careers Academy teams on the formation of comprehensive plans for clients to ensure success.
- Oversee the progress of life skills for clients in Goodwill-administered programs.
- Attend and participate in meetings of key stakeholders, collaborate with others to achieve the Goodwill mission.
- Work collaboratively with other departments and / or HR to appropriately support individuals through resolution of employee relations issues.
- Demonstrate ethics and maintain strict confidentiality of all information pertaining to caseload.
REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required. Must have & maintain current license in good standing in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Will consider an LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate or LMSW under clinical supervision to become an LCSW with a Board-approved supervisor.
In addition to degree and licensure, 3+ years of experience in a non- profit, social service agency environment is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual - English / Spanish - Strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in case management and / or counseling individuals on life skills; 2+ years working with diverse and non-traditional populations.
Knowledge and experience working with individuals with history of substance abuse.
- Knowledge of and relationships with effective community resources for disability services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple constituencies to resolve complex workplace challenges.
- Proficiency with operating multiple computer programs such as clinical documentation software and Microsoft Office programs.
- Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation, and pass any required federal, state, municipality, and / or customer-specific background checks.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- For positions that require driving, must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and be able to travel as needed if you drive your vehicle during company business.
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