Job Announcement: February 15, 2023
Submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to:
E-mail (preferred method):
erin@issaquahfoodbank.org
Mail:
Erin Longchari, Director of Operations & Programs
Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
179 1st Avenue SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
Please do not call, thank you!
STATUS: Full Time – 40 hours per week. Benefits eligible.
PAY: $28-30/hour, DOE.
LOCATION: Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank.
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations & Programs.
For hundreds of families, the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is the first place they visit when they need a little extra help. In addition to providing our community with basic needs – food, clothing and hygiene supplies – we provide heart, hope and comfort. Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank has a long history of supporting individuals and families with case management support beyond distributing basic supplies.
The Client Services Program Manager provides direct client support, collaborates and supervises client services volunteers, and works with other community and government organizations to serve our clients. In addition, the Client Services Program Manager will work with staff leadership to improve our program tracking mechanisms, so that we can better understand and report on our impact on client outcomes.
Working with clients at the IFCB involves direct support, as well as connecting people to outside resources when possible. Whether our clients need help securing a replacement ID to apply for a job, assistance with applying for benefits, or a referral for housing, IFCB works to connect them with the resources they need. Because the Client Services Program Manager is the primary point of contact for these clients, relationship building is key.
Work is performed primarily in an office setting requiring sitting for extended periods, computer interfacing, attending meetings, and significant interaction with members of the public.
Position hours will be a combination of three day shifts (8 AM – 4:30 PM) and two afternoon/evening shifts (11 AM – 7:30 PM), Monday-Friday. This position also requires some flexibility for evening and weekend outreach hours, on a limited basis.
This position is an important part of a small, dynamic staff at Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank and may occasionally require working in the building on general operations, including receiving and distributing food, leading volunteer teams, and assisting with special programs.
Case Management
Conduct individualized case management and advocacy with clients.
Provide resource referrals.
Advocate with other service providers or systems as needed.
Assist clients directly with accessing services as needed (for example, social security benefits and EBT).
Follow up with clients to ensure that individuals are successfully connected with services.
Maintain accurate and timely records.
Provide leadership and support to client services volunteers.
Build and Maintain Partnerships
Connect and build relationships with service partners and community resources helpful to IFCB clients.
With partner organizations, develop and maintain a wraparound service model to provide a high level of coordinated care to high need clients.
Use relationships to make high quality referrals for clients to outside services.
Attend community meetings and trainings hosted by partner organizations to maintain knowledge of available resources.
Client Assistance & Budgeting
Assist with annual budgeting process, based on demonstrated client needs.
Work with staff leadership to create and refine parameters for financial assistance to clients.
Distribute financial assistance to clients based on established parameters and budget.
Work with development team to identify external funding opportunities, as well as to apply for grants and to report on outcomes to funders.
Outcomes Tracking & Reporting
Assist with implementation of case management tracking software.
Detailed notetaking and tracking, both for optimal client support and for tracking program outcomes over time.
General
Support operations team by staffing 2 afternoon/evening shifts (11 AM – 7:30 PM) every other week.
Participate in all-staff events, including staff meetings and occasional community events hosted by IFCB.
Provide support to other staff members as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum 3 years’ experience providing outreach to, direct treatment of, and/or case management to underserved populations including those who are homeless and those with mental health and substance use issues – with a demonstrated increase in responsibilities and leadership over time
Experience tracking client outcomes confidentially.
Reliable person who can work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Working knowledge of local health and human services systems, including community mental health, substance use treatment, insurance benefits, and other human service programs.
Demonstrated experience with trauma informed approaches to care and de-escalation training and techniques.
Working knowledge of diversity and equity principles, and their role in creating a thriving community.
Proven ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities.
Personable, courteous, patient, and able to positively interact with the public.
Demonstrated ability to maintain client confidentiality.
Ability to take initiative.
Ability to travel in King County.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Degree in social work or related field.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Experience with case management software.
Bilingual (especially Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, or Ukranian).
Valid driver’s license.
A valid Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or a valid Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), or a valid Licensed Social Work Associate and Independent Clinical (LSWAIC), or a valid Licensed Social Work Associate and Advanced (LSWAA), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Health, vision, and dental insurance plans (85% covered by IFCB)
Simple IRA plan with employer match
Paid sick and vacation leave
12 paid holidays.