Social Service Worker/Case Management Specialist (4495)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Monroe, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Providing comprehensive, long-term, structured, and complex case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program. Providing social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance.

Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming disorganized.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to operate general office equipment, including a telephone, computer, and copy machine.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field and Three years of progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services, including assessing clients' needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment; obtain pertinent information; refer applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.
• Establish unique comprehensive long-term program goals for eligible clients based on personality, decision-making abilities, mental capabilities, addiction history, family involvement, etc.; explain goals to client in a manner that is easily understood; consistently counsels client on ways to modify or stop negative behaviors while in the program.
• Attend community meetings with representatives of other agencies to educate them about the program, make client referrals, and maintain awareness of clients' progress.
• Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level