Case Worker (8459)

The Salvation Army, A Georgia Corporation; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance and more

Job summary

The Salvation Army, A Georgia Corporation is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to oversee an assigned caseload within an emergency day shelter program. You will conduct routine meetings to evaluate progress, advocate for clients to access services, and help align plans with funding requirements.

Responsibilities include developing personalized case plans, mentoring clients, and coordinating referrals to Salvation Army programs or other agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of college coursework in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field
• Two years experience in social or public service with case management experience
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Responsibilities

• Interviews and provides comprehensive case management for an assigned caseload
• Develops individualized case plans to support client success
• Sets goals and evaluates progress through mentoring and counseling
• Advocates for clients to obtain needed services
• Refers clients to Salvation Army programs or other agencies
• Assists in onsite food pantry
• Maintains accurate case records and logs

Skills

Case management

Communication

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree or two years of college coursework in Social Work/Behavioral Science

Job description

Schedule/Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in an emergency day shelter 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, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program
• - Creates case plan based upon the uniqueness of the clients history in order to determine most effective program plans for the individual's success.
• - Develops goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions 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; ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.
• - Refers clients to appropriate Salvation Army programs or other agencies based on clients needs and in accordance with their program plan.
• - Assists in onsite food pantry.
• - Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• - Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• - Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• - 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.

Employee Benefits

• - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• - Paid Time Off
• - Retirement Savings Plan Available
• - Supplemental Insurance Available
• - Voluntary Life Insurance and more

Qualifications

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,

and

Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with case management experience,

or

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

Certifications :
Valid State Driver's License

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