Case Manager
City Union Mission, Kansas City, MO, United States
Our emergency shelter mission is to serve by providing immediate, short-term, and dignified refuge for individuals and families in crisis - protecting life, meeting basic needs, sharing the Gospel at each point of care, and creating a clear bridge to appropriate next steps.
The Case Manager provides frontline, goal-driven case management within the emergency shelter, ensuring each client is supported in stabilization and movement toward appropriate next steps.
Who We Are
For over 100 years, City Union Mission has offered hope to men, women and children experiencing huge challenges. Homelessness. Addiction. Poverty. We start by extending a welcoming hand and helping to meet their immediate needs - food, shelter, clothing. From there, we offer them a new foundation for their lives through Christ - and life-changing programs that move them toward physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness.
Duties/Responsibilities
Intentionally and strategically seek to exemplify Jesus Christ and be equipped and prepared to share the Gospel and provide spiritual support at each point of care; showing the love of Christ and biblical hospitality through each interaction
Conduct intake, assessment, and triage, identifying immediate needs, risks, and appropriate next steps
Develop and maintain individualized, goal-based case plans focused on stabilization and progression toward independence; updating the database to reflect the case plan.
Advise clients in completing applications, documentation, and referrals, including housing, identification, benefits, employment, and supportive services
Respond to crisis situations, behavioral concerns, and safety needs, coordinating with Center Managers and leadership as appropriate
Qualifications
City Union Mission Requirements:
To be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony and your ability to clearly communicate the Gospel whenever opportunities arise.
To possess sound Biblical character and refrain from engaging in an immoral lifestyle that could undermine or disrupt your testimony as a follower of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
To be a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.
Agree and abide within the City Union Mission faith statement.
To be genuinely committed to serving the poor and homeless, as expressed in the mission statement of City Union Mission.
To be sober-minded, free from the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or any substance that could cloud judgment or distract from a Christian-principled ministry.
Professional Requirements
Able to clearly communicate and present the Gospel as opportunities during the work day arise (1 Pet. 2:21, 3:15) and work with individuals from different denominations within the faith community.
Education: high school diploma or equivalent
Required: one year of documented professional, internship or volunteer experience in ministry, customer service, nonprofits or social services.
Required: Proficiency with Google applications
Physical Requirements
Balance of prolonged sitting, standing, walking and use of stairs.
Ability to perform multiple building rounds during shifts.
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Employee Benefits
95% of the premium covered for Health Insurance
Dental and Vision insurance at a discounted rate
Health Reimbursement Account for employees who have other health insurance
Life Insurance
403b Retirement Account match
FSA & HSA options
11 paid holidays per year + over 3 weeks of PTO + opportunity to earn additional days off
Discount at City Thrift stores
Paid 30-minute lunch break; free breakfast/lunch/dinner available
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The Case Manager provides frontline, goal-driven case management within the emergency shelter, ensuring each client is supported in stabilization and movement toward appropriate next steps.
Who We Are
For over 100 years, City Union Mission has offered hope to men, women and children experiencing huge challenges. Homelessness. Addiction. Poverty. We start by extending a welcoming hand and helping to meet their immediate needs - food, shelter, clothing. From there, we offer them a new foundation for their lives through Christ - and life-changing programs that move them toward physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness.
Duties/Responsibilities
Intentionally and strategically seek to exemplify Jesus Christ and be equipped and prepared to share the Gospel and provide spiritual support at each point of care; showing the love of Christ and biblical hospitality through each interaction
Conduct intake, assessment, and triage, identifying immediate needs, risks, and appropriate next steps
Develop and maintain individualized, goal-based case plans focused on stabilization and progression toward independence; updating the database to reflect the case plan.
Advise clients in completing applications, documentation, and referrals, including housing, identification, benefits, employment, and supportive services
Respond to crisis situations, behavioral concerns, and safety needs, coordinating with Center Managers and leadership as appropriate
Qualifications
City Union Mission Requirements:
To be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony and your ability to clearly communicate the Gospel whenever opportunities arise.
To possess sound Biblical character and refrain from engaging in an immoral lifestyle that could undermine or disrupt your testimony as a follower of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
To be a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.
Agree and abide within the City Union Mission faith statement.
To be genuinely committed to serving the poor and homeless, as expressed in the mission statement of City Union Mission.
To be sober-minded, free from the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or any substance that could cloud judgment or distract from a Christian-principled ministry.
Professional Requirements
Able to clearly communicate and present the Gospel as opportunities during the work day arise (1 Pet. 2:21, 3:15) and work with individuals from different denominations within the faith community.
Education: high school diploma or equivalent
Required: one year of documented professional, internship or volunteer experience in ministry, customer service, nonprofits or social services.
Required: Proficiency with Google applications
Physical Requirements
Balance of prolonged sitting, standing, walking and use of stairs.
Ability to perform multiple building rounds during shifts.
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Employee Benefits
95% of the premium covered for Health Insurance
Dental and Vision insurance at a discounted rate
Health Reimbursement Account for employees who have other health insurance
Life Insurance
403b Retirement Account match
FSA & HSA options
11 paid holidays per year + over 3 weeks of PTO + opportunity to earn additional days off
Discount at City Thrift stores
Paid 30-minute lunch break; free breakfast/lunch/dinner available
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