Case Worker (4326)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Jackson, GA

16h•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in a short-term life management program; establishes program plan/goals and evaluated client’s progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment. Key Responsibilities: Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information and establish program goals for eligible clients; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program. Develops intake and case plans for client; instructs clients in completing necessary paperwork including goals and/or budget forms; completes orientation check-off form and obtains release of information forms when appropriate; completes social history on new clients each week. Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines. Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed. Consistently serves as a mentor and provides positive examples of proper hygiene, personal appearance, records retention, budget planning, scheduling, etc. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; 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. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Requirements

Two years of college coursework form an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
Two (2) years’ experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in a short-term life management program
Establishes program plan/goals and evaluated client’s progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff
Serves as advocate for client to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment
Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements
Conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information and establish program goals for eligible clients
Refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program
Develops intake and case plans for client
Instructs clients in completing necessary paperwork including goals and/or budget forms
Completes orientation check-off form and obtains release of information forms when appropriate
Completes social history on new clients each week
Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients
Ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same
Enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress
Prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same
Receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines
Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment
Obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed
Consistently serves as a mentor and provides positive examples of proper hygiene, personal appearance, records retention, budget planning, scheduling, etc.