Case Manager (BSW)

Company: St. Vincent de Paul

Job Title: Social Work Case Manager

Job Summary:

St. Vincent de Paul is an international, non-profit, charitable organization which has a rich history of service to the needy in our community. We are seeking a dedicated Social Work Case Manager to provide support and advocacy to individuals and families in need. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work and a passion for helping others all while carrying out the mission of St. Vincent de Paul.

This position provides and coordinates the case management for the homeless participants in coordination with the Shelter/Residential Director and Social Work Supervisor. This position may work in a variety of programs under the St. Vincent de Paul umbrella. This position works with all of the Day Shelter Program and Night Shelter staff as applicable and provides case management and linkages to community resources. This position interacts with the participants (and possible participants) at the SVDP shelter and are responsible to assist the participants with setting goals, guide them through their journey to obtain their GED or educational requirements, assist to obtain documents needed for their employment, transportation, scheduling medical appointments, they work with the local liaisons to help enroll their children in school while their parents are at our shelter, and they help them identify housing opportunities and resources, all with the goal of becoming self-established and “on their feet”. They also help to bring children of non-school age to respective and available daycares. The position is from 8am-4pm, Monday-Fridays, but you may be required to work outside of normal business hours on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments to determine client needs
• Create and implement individualized care plans
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support
• Collaborate with community resources and agencies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or related field
• Previous experience in case management or social work- 2 years experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to utilize a computer and office equipment.
• Able to enter data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products, and G-Suite 

Requirements:

• Licensed and Registered Social Worker (BSW)
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in providing crisis intervention and counseling services
• Knowledge of community resources and social service agencies
• Proficiency in case management software

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)  or related field, Masters degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in social work 
• Licensure as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with LA State Board of Social Work

Benefits:

We offer competitive salary, health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, short term disability, long term disability, group life, voluntary life, and retirement plan .

Equal Opportunity:

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Compliant:

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Veterans and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Conclusion:

If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.