Case Worker (3747) at The Salvation Army

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Client Advocacy, Needs Assessment, Intake Procedures, Social History, Record Keeping, Communication, Organization, Time Management, Problem Solving, Multi-tasking, Team Collaboration, Client Interaction, Goal Setting, Paperwork Management, Data Entry

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: FLA-Daytona Beach Corps - Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Position Type: Full Time Regular Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Case Management Schedule/Hours: Schedule/Hours: M – F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week) This position is responsible for: Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in a short-term life management program; establishes program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client in order 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). Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload. Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized. 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. Employee Benefits: Employee Paid Time Off WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field, and Two years’ experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: None. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Responsibilities

The Case Worker monitors a caseload of clients in a life management program, establishing goals and evaluating progress through routine meetings. They also advocate for clients to help them access necessary services.