Part-Time Case Manager

Part-Time Case Manager
Lazarus House is a homeless shelter located in downtown Saint Charles, IL. We are a 24/7 program that serves adults and families in need of a safe place to stay. We provide shelter, meals, showers, laundry, case management, as well as educational and employment classes to all who enter our doors. We have an emergency shelter & a transitional living program. We also have Homeless Prevention Service (HPS) programs to assist people to stay in their own homes.

This position includes:
· Consistent Case Management with clients in one of our Homeless Prevention programs. Includes budgeting assistance and maintenance of client files.
· Screen incoming calls regarding rent & utility assistance inquiries & facilitate applications.
· Complete Tenant Income Recertification for one of our Homeless Prevention programs.
· Confidentiality is a must.
· Assist the HPS Manager on various projects, as time permits.
· Schedule of 20 hours per week; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, flexible between 7:30a-6:00pm.

Applicant Education & Experience
· High School Degree or equivalent required.
· Bachelors in Social Work or related field a plus.
· Background in Mental Health and/or Addiction Recovery a plus.
· Preferred experience with social service delivery, chronic homelessness, and individuals with disabilities.
· Bilingual in Spanish a Highly Preferred.

Applicant Skills & Abilities
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Demonstrate intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer work processing and spreadsheet software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet).
· Ability to speak, read and write English fluently and clearly.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the guests, employees, agencies and other non-profit organizations, and the public, using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Ability to work with professional independence within the policies established by the Board of Directors and Lazarus House.
· Ability to use sound judgment in crisis situations and to make wise decisions when unable to contact a supervisor or someone else for guidance.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner.
· Ability to handle confidential material and information in an ethical, professional manner.
· Possession of a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.65 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

• Day shift
• No weekends

• Bachelor's (Preferred)