Family Promise of Linn County

Family Promise of Linn County is looking for a Care Coordination Manager Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 range The Care Coordination Manager will be responsible for overseeing a comprehensive support program for families seeking asylum in the United States. He/She will coordinate resources for the physical shelter services that Family Promise of Linn County (FPLC) will be providing. Initiatives:1) financial support for homelessness prevention and diversion in conjunction with Waypoint Services and 2) volunteer engagement to support employment life skills development in conjunction with the Opportunity Center mini-job fairs at Ladd Library. Additionally, he/she will train and coordinate volunteers and coordinate Board needs. Some fund development and public relations activities are anticipated. He/She should exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Key Responsibilities Direct Client Care and Coordination ● Asylum Seekers Resettlement Coordination: ○ Assess family needs and develop family plans and goals upon intake to the program. ○ Coordinate community resources across multiple local agencies to provide services including health care, food, clothing, legal and education needs for families seeking asylum in the US. ○ Monitor, track, and record all client progress reports ○ Monitor progress of families after transition from our shelter to provide ongoing support as needed ○ Maintain client confidentiality. FPLC Care Coordination Manager ● Prevention and Diversion Program: ○ Interface with Waypoint on all client referrals for utility support, landlord mediation, and temporary stays for our families ○ Coordinate with the Treasurer. ● Life Skills Support: ● Other duties as assigned, to include ○ Recruit, train and coordinate direct care volunteers ● Provide communication and coordination between community partners ● Support Board goals and objectives laid out in FPLC Strategic Plan ● Liaise with board committees ● Serve on local coalitions and attend interagency meetings ● Build good relationships with agency partners ● Report monthly to the board ● Answer phone calls and direct to appropriate sources ● Build social media presence in our community with committee help. ● Oversee newsletter content ● Support Board in coordinating fundraising/public relations in our community. ● Possible public speaking ● Strong attitude of compassion and sensitivity towards others of diverse backgrounds ● Understanding of trauma informed care principles ● Ability at problem solving ● Effective verbal communication skills ● Effective written communication skills ● Highly organized with a strong ability to multitask ● Knowledge of our community’s nonprofit world ● Experience HMIS helpful Education: BA in Social Work, or 3 years comparable work experience. If interested, please provide a cover letter and resume to Nancy Garberson at njgarberson@gmail.com.