We are currently seeking a 6-month Temporary Supportive Living Services (SLS) Case Manager who will be responsible for serving a caseload of clients with cognitive disabilities. We are looking for someone whose situation fits the 6-month contract nature of the role and who is excited by the idea of working with adults with cognitive disabilities.

We welcome and encourage you to apply if you feel connected to JFS’ mission. While Jewish values and history guide us, we recognize that our work is best accomplished through the collaboration of individuals from a variety of cultures, skills, and perspectives. If you meet most of the position qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop care plans in collaboration with clients and help clients achieve their care plan goals.
• Acts as advocate and care coordinator to ensure client is accessing all services and benefits they are entitled to and/or are receiving. Communicates as needed with outside service providers and government systems, including medical and mental health providers.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and family members to assist with decision making.
• Conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments for all clients assigned.
• Develops an annual service plan for each client, detailing the support services which the program will provide to that individual.
• Establishes a case file for each of their clients, in the format approved by the agency, and will ensure that all required documentation is maintained in the file.
• Conducts client home visits at regular intervals.
• Serves as the primary liaison with guardians, family representatives and other service providers, and will respond to inquiries from these parties in a prompt and professional manner.
• Works closely with Instruction and Support Specialists, and will respond promptly to any new or changing needs identified by staff. May provide direction and feedback to staff around client needs.
• Promptly inform guardians, family representatives or other substitute decision-makers when a client’s needs appear to have changed, and will offer to amend the client’s support plan to accommodate those changes.
• Establishes a petty cash account for clients who request money management services and will be responsible for replenishing petty cash on a regular basis and keeping records of all transactions in a manner that provides a clear audit trail.
• Acts as authorized signer on checking or other bank accounts established on a client’s behalf; if so, retains receipts for all purchases and maintains records of all transactions in a manner that provides a clear audit trail.
• Prepares regular documentation in Salesforce for each client, as well as any changes in a client’s overall health and functioning.
• Attend and participate in weekly SLS team meetings and other meetings as requested.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work or related field and one year of paid social service experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• A minimum of two years of direct service with adults who have mental illness or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Demonstrated effective client assessment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
• Familiarity with local community resources and systems in social service support programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and families in crisis.
• Must be able to work effectively and compassionately with clients who are frail or have physical or cognitive disabilities.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of case management, trauma-informed care, and client record keeping systems.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Knowledge of Jewish culture and religion preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to use an electronic database and enter data with a high level of accuracy is required.

 
SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• The pay for this position is $29.38 – $35.91.
• This position is eligible for medical insurance, the Employee Assistance Plan, and Seattle Sick Time.