Case Worker

Salvation Army; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a dedicated caseworker to monitor clients in a short-term life management program. You will conduct needs assessments, develop intake and case plans, and advocate for services to help clients cope with their environment.

You will document progress, maintain HMIS records, and coordinate referrals while supporting clients through regular meetings and progress reviews. A two-year college background in social work plus experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility and establish goals.
• Maintains intake and case plans and completes progress notes and social histories.
• Meets clients regularly to discuss progress and document outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plans and facilitates life management classes to help clients develop coping skills.
• Maintains case records and HMIS data with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate referrals to other agencies when needed and track progress.

Skills

Interviewing

Needs assessment

Advocacy

Documentation

Case planning

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