The Salvation Army Guam Corps Family Services Center Part-time Case Worker

The Salvation Army Southern California • , GU

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Part-time Case Worker to provide support to the Business Coordinator and Case Manager in assisting homeless and underprivileged individuals and families. This role involves working closely with various agencies to deliver social services, managing client applications and documentation, assisting with housing searches, assessing clients using specific tools, entering data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and participating in community activities like Christmas distribution and disaster relief efforts. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work under stressful conditions, and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the necessary knowledge and skills.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Guam driver’s license
• Ability to prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Considerable ability in oral and written communications
• Skill in gathering data needed to assess needs of individuals and families
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance

Responsibilities

• Works in close cooperation with federal and local governmental agencies as well as non-profit and private charitable organizations in the provision of social services to the homeless, underprivileged, and those in crisis situations.
• Distribute and collect applications, supporting documentation for Family Services clientele; ensure that all required documents are submitted by clients within the correct timeframe.
• Assists the Business Coordinator and Case Manager with housing search, placement, and housing inspection if and when requested.
• Assesses clients with the Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool and enters the data into HMIS.
• Assists the Case Manager in entering data gathered from client intake into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Reports information regarding client updates directly to Business Coordinator and Case Manager and updates the client database as necessary.
• Participate in Christmas distribution and Point in Time count activities.
• Is a member of the Disaster Response Team and supports relief efforts in the aftermath of disasters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED