Case Manager Thurgood Marshall
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Position Summary: This position provides supportive,
recovery-oriented interaction and monitoring of homeless
individuals with substance abuse and mental illness, residing in
the WCS Thurgood Marshall Apartments.
Essential Functions:
Minimal Qualifications and Salary Schedule:High School
diploma/equivalency required
No less than 1 year of experience working with homelessness,
substance abuse/mental health. Additional education may substitute
for some experience.
Must be able to pass an Agency background check as well as the
Caregiver's background check. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:Ability to work in a diverse setting interacting with
homeless individuals with substance abuse and mental illness. Must
have good communication skills, be flexible, patient, and
compassionate and maintain confidential information. Must have the
ability to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision
but must be a strong team player as well. Ability to multi task,
take initiative and apply knowledge to variety of circumstances.
pm21 Other Job Information (if applicable):
Work Relationship and Scope:Reports directly to Program Director
and Interacts and maintains good working relationship with WCS
staff, residents, guests and the general public.Personal
Attributes:Follow agency Code of Conduct and Core Values; adhere to
established policies and procedures of the agency and of all
funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain
professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other
WCS staff, residents and all external persons and agencies involved
with service provision; positive attitude and interpersonal skills;
dependable; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability
issues; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.Working
Conditions:Work is performed primarily in a residential setting
with individuals residing in the Harm Reduction House; some of whom
may be unstable and symptomatic at times.Typical work week is
Monday-Friday, 40 hours with some flexibility during the day and
evening hours. Possible weekends and holiday coverage may be
necessary.Physical Demands:Work activities involve "movement"
within the Harm Reduction House. It requires an ability to go up
and down stairs and lift/carry 20 pounds. Staff is responsible for
general upkeep in the common areas of the building and can expect
to assist residents with light housekeeping duties as needed.
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Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Oak Lawn , Case Manager Thurgood Marshall, Executive , Milwaukee, Illinois
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