Caseworker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Can use independent judgment and discretion.
• Be proactive.
• Has experience assessing physical, mental, social, or economic needs.
• Is detail oriented.
• Can maintain objectivity.
• Can deal with situations with patience, tact, and professionalism.
• Can read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• Can write comprehensive reports that are concise and understandable on financial transactions, social interactions, and medical conditions and adherence to care plans.
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Use investigative techniques and processes.
• Can work with and around potentially high risk mentally and emotionally unstable adults.
• Is able to handle exposure to substandard living areas including animal waste, vermin, odors, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of full-time education or professional work experience related to the care of vulnerable adults, including elderly adults and adults with disabilities or mental illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for guardianship inquiries by screening calls and email referrals, collecting key information, and determining eligibility and priority level.
• Assess current and potential client/patient needs and also develop and implement plans to meet those needs.
• Monitor client funds, which includes managing client financial accounts or budget activities and providing fiscal information, and preparation of annual court accounting reports.
• Apply for and maintain public benefits eligibility.
• Prepare detailed case documentation including opening and closing cases, intake records, investigation summaries, case histories, activity logs, risk/needs assessments, social summaries, service plans, reports to the court, and correspondence, etc.
• Provide clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
• Conduct monthly visits with clients and complete documentation.
• Collaborate and coordinate with service and medical providers.
• Perform field visits and determine the need for guardianship and/or health and well-being of an adult.
• Coordinate with and refer to community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners for clients receiving services.

Benefits

• Job Stability
• Career Growth
• Meaningful Work
• Supportive Work Environment