Community Support Worker and Job Training Case Manager

<p><span>The Salvation Army Midland Division Midtown Service and Treatment Center is looking a</span><span> Community Support Worker &amp; Job Training Manager</span><span>. This individual will </span><span>Provide case management services to individuals with a special emphasis on employment, health, housing, and community resources that will assist stabilization of clients in a recovery lifestyle in the community. </span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position, with a starting salary of 20.00 per hour. </span></p> <p><span>1 William Booth Drive </span></p> <p><span>O'Fallon, MO 63366</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Essential Functions</span></strong></p> <ol> <li><span>Professionally complete case management functions that include but are not limited to intake, assessments, treatment planning, on-going individual sessions to monitor progress and facilitate problem-solving, educating clients regarding resources, and consulting/coordinating with other members of the integrated team and community resources. </span></li> <li><span>Make referrals to community resources based on client goals, establishing stability. </span></li> <li><span>Contact clients who have unexcused absence from the program in order to re-engage them and promote recovery efforts.</span></li> <li><span>Arranging and referring for services and resources, and when necessary, advocating to obtain the services and quality of services to which the client is entitled.</span></li> <li><span>Monitoring service delivery by providers external to the program and ensuring communication and coordination of services. </span></li> <li><span>Locating and coordinating services and resource acquisition</span></li> <li><span>Provide experiential training in life skills and resource acquisition </span></li> <li><span>Provide information and education to clients in accordance with their treatment plan</span></li> <li><span>Planning for relapse prevention and monitoring of needed on-going services.</span></li> <li><span>Conduct outreach visits to clients residing in shelters and provide transportation for housing search activities. </span></li> <li><span>Advocate on behalf of clients seeking housing assistance.</span></li> <li><span>Actively assist clients in addressing outstanding rent and or utility bills that place clients at-risk of becoming homeless or that could serve as barriers to clients securing housing. </span></li> <li><span>Provide information on affordable housing transitional and or permanent supportive housing options to clients. </span></li> <li><span>Assist clients in obtaining and/or remaining in permanent or transitional housing. Help clients in the use of community resources.</span></li> <li><span>Develop good working relationships with landlords, St. Louis Housing Authority, and with all appropriate housing affiliations. </span></li> <li><span>Identify and recruit new landlords to expand the network of housing providers receptive to homeless applicants.</span></li> <li><span>Conduct home visits to facilitate client stabilization in housing as needed.</span></li> <li><span>Provide regular training sessions to clients, regarding information on employment readiness, resumes, interviewing, networking, housing opportunities, home care techniques, tenant responsibilities, and budgeting.</span></li> <li><span>Conduct job readiness assessments and sessions with clients.</span></li> <li><span>Assist clients with application and resume preparation.</span></li> <li><span>Assist clients with interview preparation.</span> </li> </ol> <p><span>*A detailed job description will be provided at the time of the interview.</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Qualifications</span></strong></p> <p><span>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human social work, psychology, nursing, or a closely   related area plus one year of work experience is required. Experience working with individuals recovering from substance abuse is a plus. Combination of education and work experience will be considered.  Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Missouri Associate Alcohol &amp; Drug Counselor (MAADC I or II (a plus. If not currently holding a credential through MSAPCB, application required within first 90 days of employment.  Requires some computer word processing, spreadsheet, and email experience.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; understanding of the homeless and chemically dependent.  CPR/First Aid certification and annual TB test required. Must be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision. Must demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment.</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Physical and Working Conditions  </span></strong></p> <p><span>Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include using a computer, answering