Case Manager - Outreach Program
Company: Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Case Manager - Outreach Program
Full Time | Day Shift | 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday Pay Rate starting
at $21/hour; based on experience Lutheran Social Services of
Central Ohio is currently seeking a Case Manager - Outreach Program
for Faith Mission in Fairfield County. Faith Mission is one of the
largest homeless shelters in our area providing meals and shelter
to men, women and Veterans with dignity and compassion. The ideal
candidate will share Our Mission : Creating a better world by
serving people in need. What will I do as a Case Manager - Outreach
Program with Lutheran Social Services: Works with clients on a
regular and ongoing basis to develop and maintains an on-going plan
of action creating individual goals by assessing client strengths
and needs, client responsibilities, and action steps to help client
in achieving their goals. This includes provides budgeting and
other planning assistance toward goal attainment such as assisting
clients in the development of job and life skills as needed, how to
maintain their apartment, pay bills on time, apply for benefits,
develop a budget and how to keep a job, etc. Makes appropriate
client referrals and linkages to community resources and support
systems as needed and assists clients in securing stable housing
and income. Acts as a liaison and link for clients with outside
community resources. Conducts intake interview to determine program
eligibility from walk in and referrals. Maintains waiting list as
appropriate and makes referrals to other organizations as
appropriate. Completes required paperwork, communicating
boundaries, rules, services and limitations of the program.
Conducts outreach efforts to external partners and organizations
providing education about programs and services available to ensure
maximum access and utilization by eligible participants. Solicit,
collect and organize area donations from the community. Stays up to
date with community resources available to clients. Assists clients
as needed with transportation to move into housing, grocery
shopping, etc, by accessing Lancaster Transit and other options
when possible. Establishes and maintains file, ensures timely,
accurate, and complete case notes and documentation and statistics
as required for the program including detailed documentation of
meeting dates, referrals, case management hours, etc. Keeps a close
eye on direct client assistance to conform to budget. Keeps
accurate mileage documentation. Requirements for a Case Manager-
Outreach Program with Lutheran Social Services: Requires a minimum
of an Associates Degree in Social Work or related field. Bachelor's
degree preferred 2-4 years of case management and/or crisis
intervention experience. Experience with homeless or other special
needs populations preferred. Valid Ohio driver's license and access
to reliable insured transportation required. As one of the largest
non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our
excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling
career and committed to the service of others. Benefits for
Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include: Health
insurance with 4-plan options! Tuition Reimbursement Program 403(b)
retirement plan with employer matched savings Dental and Vision
insurance Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA) Health
Savings Account PTO and 12 Paid Holidays Discount Marketplace
Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the
community *some part-time positions may be eligible for some
benefits as well About Lutheran Social Services: We put our Mission
of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in
27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of
food, shelter, safety, and healing . LSS offers Food Pantries,
housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic
violence services, senior living and health care, affordable
housing communities, and other services that uplift families and
strengthen communities. Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is
committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
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