DRS Case Manager

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Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference. 

Who we are looking for

The Salvation Army St. Louis Area Command is looking for an individual who would like to apply their expertise, skills, and experience to fill our DRS Case Manager position. This is a full-time position with starting pay of $44,000 per year that is contingent upon DRS funding availability. This is a 16-month employment period subject to extension. 

What we offer

This position offers generous time off which includes 14 days paid holidays, sick time, personal days, and a floating holiday PLUS vacation. Full-Time employees are eligible to participate in Group Voluntary Life (based on age and smoking status). Company funded pension after 1 year of employment, optional 403b, and additional benefits can be purchased.   

Job Objective

 The Disaster Recovery Services Case Manager will provide case management services for disaster survivors.  These services include rapid response contact with clients and periodic repeated contacts, including local travel, to meet clients’ material needs, collaboratively set client recovery goals and plans, inform clients of emerging resources and resolve system impediments, provide referrals to other disaster and non-disaster services.  This position is expected to advance and support the Mission of The Salvation Army.  Position is expected to comply with and meet The Salvation Army, Federal, State and Local policies, and standards.

Essential Functions

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.):

• Provide disaster recovery services to persons temporarily residing in community settings including motels, shared homes, and other housing situations.
• Determine eligibility and assess survivors’ disaster related needs utilizing the prescribed Tier of Need framework, complete disaster intake form(s) and records, provide disaster related financial assistance, and record disaster related case management services according to prescribed agency guidelines, including regular updates to case files, required data management systems, and other documentation mechanisms.
• Implement long-term case management planning services, which will include individualized disaster recovery plans, with disaster survivors leading to the elimination of disaster-related needs; setting mutually agreeable client recovery goals to restore client to previous level of functioning; and regularly monitor client progress through regular communication with the client to identify action steps completed, barriers encountered, and outcomes achieved.
• Input client and client related information into The Salvation Army Information Management System (SIMS). Information will be entered in a timely manner and with accuracy. Data may also be entered into other required data management systems.
• Provide disaster and non-disaster information and referral services, assist clients to understand the resources available to them refer clients to resources, facilitate clients to obtain these resources, and track their participation in these resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with one-year related work experience.  Combination of training and experience will be considered.

Required:

• Must have good communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse cultures.  
• Strong leadership style 
• Good organizational skills required
• Commitment to carry out The Salvation Army mission is essential. Knowledge of The Salvation Army and Government, State and community resources is helpful.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid Driver’s License and pass The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Report screening.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, etc.  Occasionally lifts 24 pounds.  Most work will be indoors in a temperature control environment.  However, occasional outdoor travel is required in the summer and winter.

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs.

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Salary : $44,000