Kitchen Manager jobs in Springfield, MO

At The Kitchen, Inc., we bring stability and purpose to people who are homeless utilizing our Core Values of Respect, Dignity, Quality, Service, and Compassion.

As a Veteran Case Manager, you will serve as one of our Frontline Heroes in Home at Last (SSVF). Home At Last (SSVF) is housing stabilization, using temporary financial assistance and/or services as a bridge to long-term housing stability for Veterans and Veteran families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The ideal candidate would have strong people skills, be resilient in challenging environments, possess and project a positive, upbeat attitude, and have a strong desire to help others succeed. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our participants. If you have a heart for service, growth mindset, and you thrive under pressure, you are a great fit for our team!

TKI believes in work-life balance, therefore we offer full-time employees generous paid time off that accrues Day One, including:

• Personal Time
• Sick Leave

• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Utilize a Housing First Philosophy, Trauma Informed Care approach, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Critical Time Intervention Model, and Crisis De-escalation techniques that incorporates these models
• Focus on the participant’s ability to independently address identified barriers to housing either through independent actions or a supportive network that has been designed to assist the client
• Intake and assessment, identification of barriers to housing, referral to community resources, referral to benefits and/or employment, and development of the housing stability plan
• Be knowledgeable of the specific program policies and procedures and complete required documentation to meet any grant requirements.
• Maintain professional boundaries with participants at all times.
• Assist in mediation as needed with participant’s families and service agencies.
• Case Managers may specialize in specific areas in client services: Emergency Housing Assistance, Rapid Resolution, Outreach, Intake, Housing, Employment, and SOAR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate’s degree required, in the Human Service field
• One to two years’ experience in the Social Service field or experience that can be related to providing Case Management.
• Knowledge of, or experience with Military Culture preferred.
• Experience working with individuals who have mental health and/or substance use disorders is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Housing First Philosophy, Trauma Informed care, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, Progressive Engagement a plus.
• Experience utilizing de-escalation techniques preferred.

We invite you to check out our website www.thekitcheninc.org for a full job description and to complete an application and submit your resume!

Section 3 applicants encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please explain any related experience you may have for this position. As well, why you might be a good fit for The Kitchen, Inc.
• What is the lowest hourly rate of pay you would accept for this position?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with disadvantage populations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person