Case Worker

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans |

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Bryan, TX is seeking a dedicated Social Services Case Manager to assist eligible clients with food, shelter, clothing, and financial support, conducting interviews to assess needs and determine eligibility.

You will maintain accurate client records, refer families to community agencies, and coordinate with onsite partners. The role involves managing in-kind donations and liaising across departments to ensure services meet policy standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of college coursework in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field, plus two years' case management experience.
• Alternatively, any equivalent combination of training and experience meeting knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to determine need and eligibility for services.
• Prepare accurate and complete client records.
• Refer clients to community agencies and maintain relationships with them.
• Serve as liaison to onsite partners and manage in-kind donations process.
• Perform administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Interviewing clients

Case management

Record keeping

Liaison with partners

Administrative tasks

Education

Associate's degree or two years of college coursework in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field

Two years' experience in social/public service with case management

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Provides social service assistance and case management assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services and conducts home visitations to ensure needs are being met. and prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures. Serves as liaison to onsite partners; manages in-kind donations process.Key Responsibilities:Social Services Responsibilities (25%)Case Management Responsibilities (15%)Food Pantry Responsibilities (20%)Liaison Responsibilities (20%)Administrative Responsibilities (20%)Physical Requirements:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to perform mathematical calculations.Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer and adding machine.Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (up to 25 lbs.) occasionally.Working Conditions: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.Education and Experience:Associate's degree or two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field,ANDTwo years' experience working in a social or public service environment with case management experience,ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Certifications:NoneEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled