Case Manager - Burnet

The happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others.
 — Gordon B. Hinckley

Why work for us?

·         No Nights or Weekends

·         15 Paid Holidays

·         Paid Time Off

·         Paid Education (Upon Approval)

·         Medical Insurance

·         Dental Insurance 

·         Vision Insurance

·         403(b) plus employer match

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Chipper-Assistance in Student Loan Forgiveness and Lower Payments 

Who We Serve:

Opportunities serves thousands of people annually in Williamson & Burnet Counties. Working cooperatively with other agencies, we are an advocate for those who might not otherwise have a voice in the community. We are dedicated to providing services to help those in need achieve a better, more productive life.

Our Mission:

To empower children, families, and seniors to achieve and maintain independence by partnering with area organizations to provide education, nutrition, and community support.

Our Vision:

A healthy, educated community in which all people live independently and with dignity.

Position Summary:

The Case Manager is responsible for performing case management functions and servces of the Community Services Block Grant.  The position reports to the Program Director and operates under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of independence, judgment, discretion, and initiative.

 

 

 

 Experience:

 

·         Valid Texas driver’s license.

 

  | F | Standing- required when making copies, meeting people, moving from work area to work area, general office duties; clean work area; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer. | F | Handling- reports,  laptop, Alarm code; door code, general office supplies, cleaning supplies; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer; Driving
 | F | Hearing/Talking/Listening-to hear the door open and close, to hear the reception bell, communicate with employees and clients, answer the telephone, participate in meetings, gather data telephonically | F | Fine Dexterity-operate laptop, keyboard, calculator, writing, utilizing a mouse, dial a phone number, provide materials to clients, enter data
 | F | Sitting-performing work at the desk reading, writing, working applications, meetings; driving | O | Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling-plug in equipment, when connecting PC components, plugging in cords, open lower drawers/cabinets, handling department materials; clean work area; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer.
 | F | Walking - required when making copies, meeting people, moving from work area to work area, performing general office duties; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer. | F | Bending/Twisting – communicate with employees and clients, answer the telephone, plug in equipment, when connecting PC components, plugging in cords, opening drawers/cabinets, participate in meetings, handling department materials; clean work area; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer.
 | F | Grasping/Holding-holding binders, phones, tablets, work resources; general office tools & machines, pens, clipboards, reams of paper, cleaning work area; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer; driving | O | Balancing – communicate with employees and clients, answer the telephone, participate in meetings; step stool/ladder; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer.
 | F | Lifting/Carrying- required when making copies, answering phone, carrying laptop, meeting people, moving from work area to work area, handling department materials; banker’s boxes of information/material ; cleaning work area; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer. | F | Vision    communicates with employees and clients, to use the computer, see the monitor general office tools/machines, answer the telephone, participate in meetings, to observe; to clean work area; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer; driving
 | F | Pushing/Pulling – required when making copies, meeting people, moving from work area to work area, handling department materials; cleaning work area; public outreach inside/outside setup 10’/10’ canopy/ 6’ table/ outreach materials as needed specific to outreach – must be able to lift 25 lbs and move across an area to the set up space as dictated by organizer. | O | Other
 | F | Reaching- required when making copies, meeting people, moving from work area to work area, handling department materials; reaching cabinets (top, inside, down) ; cleaning work area; driving | O |   

·         Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.