Case Worker

THE SALVATION ARMY•Sherman, TX

7d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.