• Case Manager

    WestCare Foundation (Salem, OR)


    Case Manager

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Salem - 2933 Center St NE - Salem, OR

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Person in this position will work in collaboration with community resources to provide services to participants/clients of WestCare Salem Veterans Home. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    + Assess resource needs of participants.

    + Educate and refer participants to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address the veterans needs and work on individual growth plan.

    + Assist veterans with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.

    + Act as advocate on behalf of the veterans to improve access to needed services with focus on VA.

    + Participate in staffing decisions regarding the veterans current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources.

    + Complete electronic documentation of services in a timely manner.

    + Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.

    + Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

    + Perform all other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

     

    + Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

    + Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.

    + Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.

    + Ability to work well in a team environment.

    + Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

    + Professional appearance and demeanor.

    + Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.

    + Military/Veteran preferred.

    + Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance

    + Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required; and

    + CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

    + As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.

    + During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    + A minimum of two years experience in assisting veterans and families in transitioning from military to civilian life.

    + High School Diploma or equivalent is required

    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

    + Not applicable for this position

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    + Work is primarily performed in a residential setting.

    + Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.