Case Worker (8459)

Schedule/Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in an emergency day shelter program; establishes program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program
• Creates case plan based upon the uniqueness of the client’s history in order to determine most effective program plans for the individual's success.
• Develops goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff;
• Serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.
• Refers clients to appropriate Salvation Army programs or other agencies based on clients’ needs and in accordance with their program plan.
• Assists in onsite food pantry.
• Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree or two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field,

and

Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with case management experience,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled