Case Worker

Paycom - ATS; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Job summary

Paycom - ATS seeks a dedicated Case Manager to support clients in a short-term life management program. You will interview applicants, develop intake and case plans, and maintain HMIS records while advocating for services.

The role requires two years of college coursework in Social Work and at least two years in social/public service settings. You will conduct progress meetings and coordinate life management classes to help clients cope with their environment.

Qualifications

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment.
• Develops intake and case plans for client; instructs clients in completing paperwork and forms.
• Maintains case records and HMIS data entry and updates.

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with clients to discuss progress and document records.
• Plans and facilitates life management classes for clients.
• Enforces house guidelines and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date client files and reports.

Skills

Case management

Needs assessment

Interviews

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Two years of college coursework in Social Work

Tools

HMIS

Job description

This position is responsible for:Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in a short-term life management program; establishes program plan/goals and evaluated client’s progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client 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).Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; 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:Paid Time OffHoliday PayHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement and more!Education and Experience:Two years of college coursework form an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field.Two (2) years’ experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certifications:Valid Driver’s License.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled