Case Manager III

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Case Manager III

St Paul Opportunity Center

Our Mission:

The mission of Catholic Charities Twin Cities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community. Our programs for children families and adults serve more than 25000 people every year. As the need for our services grows Catholic Charities continues to adapt and respond with strategies that prevent poverty meet basic needs in times of crisis and create pathways to greater stability.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

Join a mission-driven organization that pairs compassion with accountability and hope with action. At Catholic Charities youll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating opportunity and advocating for justice. We invest in our employees through training mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.

Wage Range:$28.00 - 31.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Catholic Charities is seeking a self-motivated advocate who is compassionate trauma-informed and culturally aware to join our Housing Focused Behavioral Support Team (HBST) at our St. Paul Opportunity Center / Higher Ground - Minneapolis locations.

This position is on a PATH Team (under the SAMHSA grant Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) and is also known as the Housing Focused Behavioral Health Support Team. PATH-HBST is onsite Emergency Service for clients of the Catholic Charities Higher Ground Saint Paul Shelter and the Saint Paul Opportunity Center who live with serious mental illness and often live with additional severe health conditions that require immediate support for the clients health and safety.

This position provides direct case management to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The Case Manager II works alongside clients to assess needs develop individualized service plans access resources and strengthen skills for long-term stability.

They serve as both advocate and connector - helping clients navigate complex systems of care while promoting dignity safety and independence. The role collaborates closely with internal teams and community partners to ensure clients receive consistent trauma-informed support.

This position requires a valid Minnesota drivers license a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Completes assessments prepares evaluates and maintains individualized service plans that meet client needs using both Catholic Charities and community resources.
2. Supports and advocates on behalf of clients to obtain services benefits and supports assisting with documentation and applications as needed.
3. Coordinates referrals and partnerships with community providers to ensure comprehensive care.
4. Maintains accurate case documentation and records meeting all agency funder and licensure requirements.
5. Provides education and resource information to clients volunteers and community partners.
6. Collaborates closely with supervisors and team members for consultation coordination and case planning.
7. May transport clients to appointments or community resources when appropriate.
8. Engages community systems for linkage referral crisis management and follow-up.
9. Provides assessment education and case management services to a complex often long-term caseload which may include in-home visits.
10. Advocates for clients to promote stability safety and equitable access to resources.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERTISE

• Bachelors degree in human services or related field preferred with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with a specific client group.
  • In lieu of degree five (5) years of directly related experience required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and proof of current insurance if transporting clients.
• Experience working with diverse and/or low-income populations including those experiencing homelessness unstable housing and/or mental illness.
• Additional training education or licensure may be required depending on program needs.

Job Classification: Hourly; Full Time; Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description Updated: 5/24/2024.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job.