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JOB DESCRIPTION

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Case Manager for Family Support Center

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution required. Licensed Social Worker, or eligibility for license, preferred. Must have work experience with youth and families, especially vulnerable populations. Previous case management experience required.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Case Manager will be responsible for assigning, monitoring, and organizing cases. They will be directly involved in the lives of their clients, and provide resources and assistance. The case manager must be highly organized, empathetic, compassionate, nonjudgmental and eager to help the families.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Work with Family Service Center Director to plan, organize, implement and evaluate community services and needs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; able to help families develop case goals and plans. Bilingual applicants a plus.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, proficient in word and excel.
• Ability to teach, nurture and empower program participants; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. High level of ethical standards required.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Attend trainings as needed to keep Social Work licensing up-to-date.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and West Virginia child/adult abuse and neglect background check before employment.
• Maintain valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and valid car insurance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessing client needs, and developing strategies to help the client; research and refer clients to resources based on individual needs.
• Providing support and resources for clients; good working relationship with support networks, government resources, and community resources
• Evaluating and studying programs, services, and resources for quality and client needs.
• Listening and providing help and advice for children and adults
• Caring for the well-being of clients and helping a wide range of clients, including people with serious illnesses, addictions, disabilities or who have been neglected
• Organizing and influencing community and policymakers to develop programs, policies and services to assist in social work
• Advocating and raising awareness on behalf of clients and the needs of the community and local services

Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network - 1300 Potomac Ave. Suite C, Upper Level., Weirton, WV 26062-4219

PHONE: (304) 748-7850 FAX: (304) 224-1267 www.brookehancockfrn.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chester, WV 26034: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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