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Volunteer Case Manager Needed for Nonprofit Community Organization
ORGANIZATION: Elms Family and Community Services
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2 people are interested
Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) provides support services to youth, families and individuals in urban communities to assist them in overcoming social, financial and educational barriers faced, to gain and sustain long-term success. Services are delivered at local schools, community centers and other community locations.
The volunteer case manager will assist adult education students by assessing their needs, developing case plans to support their needs, monitoring plans and progress; identifying additional support services necessary to aid in both, short-term and long-term success, providing personal development coaching and making referrals to other agency services and/or human services providers in the community to ensure that all service needs of clients are met. The case manager will supervise case management interns.
Job Requirements
- Must have 2 or more years as a case manager or alternative role working with clients in human services or similar field
- 2 or more years of supervisory experience
- Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal skills
- Must be professional and polite
- Demonstrated skills analyzing information, decision making, research, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated skill motivating others
- Must be available to meet clients at schools or community locations (e.g. libraries, community centers, etc.). Must speak English, but bilingual is a plus
- Preferred experience working with youth and adult students
Education
Bachelor degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or similar industry or a combination of education and experience
Must have access to a phone
More opportunities with Elms Family and Community Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Elms Family and Community Services
Location:
P.O. Box 183542, Shelby Township, MI 48318, US
Mission Statement
We aim continuously to provide services, resources and support that will enable families, individuals and youth in urban communities to overcome social, economic, educational and other barriers in which they face by gaining and sustaining successful outcomes in life. We do this through our programs, services and community projects.
Description
OUR HISTORY
Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization. The organization was founded in 2018 by Kimberly Elms, who serves as the organization's chief executive officer.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
The organization provides youth, adult and family programs and related support services at local schools, community centers and other community locations to assist in closing social, economic and educational gaps faced by individuals residing in the City of Detroit and surrounding communities.
2019 GOALS:
- Increase academic performance for 80% of students participating in programs by one grade level or greater annually
- Decrease out-of-school suspensions for youth participants by 80% or greater annually
- Implement new model for adult education transition
2019 ACHIEVEMENTS Q1
- Formed partnerships with four additional community partner;
- Successfully launched Sisters Uniting to Win and Bridging the Gaps programs;
- Delivered personal development support to 48 adult education students
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple LocationsDetroit, MI 48205
DATE POSTED
July 10, 2019
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Case Work / Management
- Life Coaching
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours weekly
- Must be willing to complete background check.