Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARYโฏ The Community Partnerships Department works directly with community-based organizations toward collective impact initiatives to fulfill Second Harvest Heartlandโs Mission of โEnding Hunger Togetherโ. Case managers will support Community Partnerships in the implementation of an economic mobility pilot by providing direct case management services through intensive assessment, motivational interviewing, goal setting, referral, and support services. This project is a macro-level intervention conducted through case management to support the economic mobility of program participants toward food security through a holistic case plan based on the social determinants of health.Services can be delivered in a wide variety of settings with a primary hybrid work environment and emphasis on telecommunication and in-person engagements in St. Cloud, MN within reason. Secondary to this role will be data collection and validation for service quality assurance and to reassess service delivery approaches as needed. Individual and group supervision will be offered to support licensing requirements as required by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop trusting relationships with assigned caseload to provide compassionate case management services that support individualsโ self-determined path toward economic mobility.Conduct assessments based on agency framework and utilizing motivational interviewing to support individualโs participatory treatment plan toward household stability.Maintain regular contact with caseload to monitor progress, conduct referrals, and advocate on behalf of individuals for services to support stability goals as needed. Document program participantsโ progress throughout the duration of intervention period and ensure data validity to support participant outcomes and inform best practice recommendations.Collaborate with and support team to ensure participant needs and concerns are addressed in a timely manner in addition to greater team duties.Complete initial training and onboarding in line with program requirements with additional opportunities for professional development.Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by Associate Economic Stability Projects Manager and other staff. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONSโฏDemonstrate behavior consistent with SHHโs mission, vision, and values daily.โฏUnderstand safety policies and actively promote safe practices in the workplace.โฏStrong ability to work with individuals from different abilities, ethnicities, genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgroundsโฏโฏโฏDemonstrate self-reflection on how their own identities, experiences, and biases will impact team culture, employee well-being, and the implementation of the organizationโs strategic plan.โฏโฏSupport and collaborate on organization-wide initiatives.โฏMaintain a neighbor-first approach to engagement and service delivery while operating under the National Association of Social Workerโs Code of Ethics.Ability to navigate ambiguity inherent with a research study thatโs experimental in design. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Access to a reliable form of transportation is required.โฏโฏComfort using modern technology, including computers, tablets/iPads and Microsoft Office Suite programs is preferred. Use of telephone/telephony is required.Time-management and organizational skills, including ability to work independently and self-motivate.A minimum current or provisional LGSW licensure within the state of Minnesota.At least one year of experience in providing case management services. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious experience in supporting individuals in services for primary social determinants of health (housing, food security, healthcare, education, workforce training).Previous experience with non-profit organizations and general understanding of structure and operations.Applicants who are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply. Some languages in demand: Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Karen and Russian.A language differential of $3/hour is available to bilingual candidates. TIME REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEUDLE:Total time requirement: 1 year; 40 scheduled hours per week. Orientation and Initial training: 1-3 full days in office in Brooklyn Park.Days of the week: Flexible. Generally, Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours.Time of the day: Flexible, scheduled in advance. Generally regular business hours 8:00am โ 4:30pm; some evening and weekend opportunities.Work sites: Hybrid remote and Second Harvest Heartland office site in Brooklyn Park. If hired in greater Minnesota, there will be more travel/drive time. We are looking for Case workers (bilingual preferred but not required) in the St. Cloud areas. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES: PHYSICAL DEMANDSโฏโฏ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a table with the percentage of time that this position is expected to be engaged in the following physical requirements.โฏ โฏ Requirementsโฏ N/Aโฏ < 33%โฏ 33 โ 66%โฏ 66 โ 100%โฏ Whole Body ROMโฏ โฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ Walkingโฏ โฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ Operate Motor Vehicleโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Upper extremity ROMโฏ โฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ Twisting of Headโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Twisting of Backโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Stoopingโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Standingโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ xโฏ Sittingโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ xโฏ Reaching to Floorโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Reaching Below Shouldersโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Reaching Acrossโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Reaching Above Shouldersโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Static Pushingโฏโฏ (pushing motion without moving an object)โฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Dynamic Pushingโฏโฏ (pushing an object and moving with it)โฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Static Pullingโฏ (pulling motion without moving an object)โฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Dynamic Pullingโฏ (pulling an object and moving with it)โฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Lifting 50+ lbsโฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Lifting 30-50 lbsโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Lifting 0-30 lbsโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Kneelingโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Handling โ 2 hand controlโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Handling โ 1 hand controlโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Grasp/Turn Right Handโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Grasp/Turn Left Handโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Grasping Right Handโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Grasping Left Handโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Finger Dexterityโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Crouchingโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Climbingโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Carrying 50+ lbsโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Carrying 30-50 lbsโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Carrying 0-30 lbsโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Bending at the waistโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ TALKINGโฏ Requirementsโฏ In Personโฏ On the Phoneโฏ With Publicโฏ Talkingโฏ xโฏ xโฏ xโฏ โฏ HEARINGโฏ Requirementsโฏ In Personโฏ On the Phoneโฏ In Group Settingsโฏ Hearingโฏ xโฏ xโฏ xโฏ โฏ VISIONโฏ Requirementsโฏ Nearโฏ Midrangeโฏ Farโฏ Peripheral Visionโฏ Depth Perceptionโฏ Visionโฏ xโฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSโฏ The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a table with the percentage of time that this position is expected to be engaged in the following possible environmental requirements.โฏ โฏ Requirementsโฏ N/Aโฏ < 33%โฏ 33 โ 66%โฏ 66 โ 100%โฏ Wet/Humidโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Possible Violenceโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Vibrationโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Telephoneโฏ โฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ Slick Floorsโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Sharp Toolsโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Safety Equipment/Clothingโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Radiant Energyโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Power Hand Toolsโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Noiseโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Motor Vehicleโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Mechanicalโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Material Handlingโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Manual Hand Toolsโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Machine/Tools:โฏโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ High Placesโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Fumes/Dust/Dirtโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Forklift (Stand)โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Forklift (Sit)โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Extreme Heatโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Extreme Coldโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Explosivesโฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Equipment in Motionโฏ โฏ Xโฏ โฏ โฏ Environmental:โฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Electricalโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Confined Areaโฏ โฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ Computerโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ xโฏ Chemicalโฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Burning Materialsโฏ xโฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ โฏ Second Harvest Heartland is an EEO/AA Employer