Outreach Case Worker (6422)
About The Position
This position is responsible for actively locating and evaluating the needs of the homeless population in the community and ensuring service delivery. It involves assessing individual needs, connecting them with Salvation Army services and external resources, and interviewing merchants and residents to understand community needs and monitor homeless demographics. The role requires building relationships with the homeless to encourage participation in Salvation Army programs, developing program plans and goals, and evaluating progress. Additionally, the position involves supervising outreach volunteers, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and preparing and monitoring budget expenditures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science or a related field.
- Two years of experience working in the human/social services field or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Working knowledge of addiction and homelessness.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of social service case management.
- Knowledge of social services resources and agencies in the community.
- Knowledge of effective community and motivation practices.
- Ability to develop program plans and goals based on clients’ needs.
- Ability to evaluate the clients progress toward program goals.
- Abilities to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors.
- Ability to prepare and maintain effective and accurate complete case notes and client's records.
- Valid state driver license is required.
Responsibilities
- Actively locate and evaluate the needs of the homeless population in the community and ensure services delivery to this population.
- Assess the needs of individuals and connect them with social services and various resources available through the Salvation Army along with agencies in the area.
- Interview merchants and residents to assist the needs of the community and monitor the demographics of the homeless population.
- Build relationships with the homeless population to assist in persuading them to enter The Salvation Army residential and non-residential programs.
- Develop program plan/ goals and evaluate progress of Outreach program by conducting routine meetings with management.
- Supervise outreach volunteers and ensure work is in compliance with established policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
- Prepare and monitor expenditures in compliance with department budget.
- Seek out homeless individuals through community outreach and offer assistance and services.
- Establish and maintain effective relationship with local government businesses and other agencies to identify homeless individuals and to aid in the minimization of the homeless.
- Interview applicants to determine eligibility for services based on established goals for eligible clients; refer applicants to other agencies as needed.
- Attend community meetings with representatives of other agencies in order to educate them about the program while discovering the needs of these entities as it relates to the homeless population.
Benefits
- Part Time with Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
