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CAPECO is a diverse group of people who are committed creating a thriving community by providing education, resources, and services dedicated to eliminating poverty and contributing to the success of our community members. We hire people from all walks of life not because we must, but because we know it makes us stronger. If you share our passion for community, then we would love to meet you!
Position: Lead Case Manager
Supervised by: Program Manager & Director of Programs
Department: Housing
Classification: Regular Full Time
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Pendleton
Salary: $4,684/month
Benefits: Health, Dental, RX, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation, Sick and Holidays
Schedule: CAPECO is a collaborative workplace dedicated to our mission and the value of face-to-face interaction. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility in supporting a healthy work-life balance. A flexible or hybrid schedule—allowing one work-from-home day per week (Tuesday through Thursday)—may be approved by your manager, provided your job duties allow it, and initial training requirements (typically 90 days) have been completed.
Position Overview
The Lead Case Manager provides support and guidance to the Case Managers and the Program Manager with various programmatic duties. Provides daily oversight to the case management team to include, but not limited to, guidance related to service delivery and documentation, and maintaining funder compliance. This includes conducting quality assurance checks of files including documentation, check requests and electronic data. In addition to the above they will also act as a backup when Case Managers or the Program Manager are out of the office or when there are staffing vacancies in the department. The Lead Case Manager will also assist the Program Manager to create and maintain policies and procedures for the department. The Lead Case Manager may be asked to manage a reduced caseload of clients.
Essential Job Functions
Providing support and guidance to Case Managers regarding service delivery best practices including providing on-going support that helps participants meet their goals and making effective and appropriate referrals
Train new housing employees.
Ensuring that best practices are utilized through example and by providing ongoing training
Collaborate with the staff and hold regular meetings, discussing current cases in order to provide the best possible service to clients as a cohesive team.
Attend meetings to represent CAPECO and report back to the team on important information and updates.
To assist clients in obtaining and maintaining stable housing, provide case management supports such as:
Assistance with benefits establishment
Assistance with obtaining necessary personal identification and records
Independent living and money management skills
Employment assistance and linkage
Housing referral, location, advocacy and application assistance
Referrals and linkage to community providers for health, mental health, and substance use services
Conducting individualized needs assessments and collaborate with clients to develop permanent housing plans that address any and all barriers to obtaining and maintaining stable housing
Ability to utilize appropriate tools and approaches for empowering clients (e.g., motivational interviewing)
Compassion for people who are struggling with a variety of challenges, including homelessness, mental health, and/or substance abuse.
Commitment to an empowering, client-centered approach to case management
Associate degree in related field, which can be substituted for three years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions, rules, and procedures.
Proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt to new technology and software.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing internally and externally.
Ability to thrive in an environment demanding self-motivation and with little direct supervision.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines consistently.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrate maturity and professionalism even in stressful situations.
Outstanding capacity to build strong relationships with a diverse range of clients, colleagues, and community partners.
Flexible and adaptable work style.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to bend, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift, and/or carry/move objects up to 50 pounds. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, smart phones, photocopiers/scanners, shredders and filing cabinets.
Special Requirements
Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, a conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from this position.
CAPECO is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug screening will be required. Due to federal funding, our drug screening includes the use of marijuana.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License and insurable driving record is required.
Travel may be required within the CAPECO service area, which includes Wheeler, Gilliam, Umatilla, and Morrow Counties. Occasional out of town or overnight travel may be required within or outside of the service area. Travel may require the use of a personal vehicle if no CAPECO vehicle is available. Mileage for the business-related use of a personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the standard mileage rate as published per IRS guidelines.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.