Case Worker (7985)

The Salvation Army; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Salvation Army in NSC-Aiken Corps, AIKEN, SC is seeking a part-time Case Worker to interview applicants, assess needs, and guide clients through enrollment and goal setting. The role supports emergency shelter operations and continuous service delivery in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree or two years of college coursework in Social Work or related fields, plus two years’ public or social service experience with case management. Local driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college coursework in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field and two years of experience in social/public service with case management.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment and conduct needs assessment.
• Develop client intake and orientation paperwork; set program goals.
• Attend community meetings to educate and refer clients; maintain awareness of client progress.

Skills

Interviewing

Needs assessment

Client intake

Case management

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: NSC-Aiken Corps - AIKEN, SC 29801Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or MoreEducation Level: Associate DegreeSalary Range: $12.58 - $12.58 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: Case ManagementLocation: The Red ShieldShelter

604 Park Ave S.E., Aiken, SC

"Pay Amount: $12.58/hour (paid bi-weekly)"

Job Hours:

Monday: 9 AM –6 PM

Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Wednesday:9 AM –6 PM

Thursday: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM

We operate as an emergency shelter; our services are provided continuously, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As a result, the shelter does not close for holidays, and staffing is required to maintain uninterrupted services.

About this opportunity

Case Worker

Key responsibilities

• Interview 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; refer applicants to internal case management specialists and/or other agencies if not appropriate for the program.
• Develops client intake for clients; 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.
• Attends community meetings with representatives of other agencies to educate them about the program; makes client referrals and maintains awareness of clients' progress.

QualificationsWhat we are looking for in you:

or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education and Experience: Associate degree or 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 case management experience.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or weather changes. A limited amount of physical effort is required, associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and More!

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees, and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.