Case Worker (8459)

Paycom - ATS; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Sherman Corps is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to oversee an assigned caseload within our emergency day shelter program. You will establish program plans and monitor client progress through regular meetings with clients and staff, advocating to access essential services to help clients cope with their environment.

Responsibilities include developing tailored case plans, mentoring and counseling clients, referring to Salvation Army programs, and maintaining accurate case

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of college coursework in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
• Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with case management.
• Valid State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program.
• Creates a case plan based on the client history to determine effective program plans for success.
• Develops goals and evaluates client progress through mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff.
• Serves as advocate for clients to obtain services and ensures compliance with funding requirements.
• Refers clients to Salvation Army programs or other agencies based on client needs.
• Assists in onsite food pantry and maintains case records for all assigned clients.

Education

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

Valid State Driver's License

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: TX-Sherman Corps - Sherman, TX 75090, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: Associate Degree, Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Minimal, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Case Management, 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 theuniqueness of the client’s 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 functionallycope with their environment; ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.
• Refers clients to appropriate Salvation Armyprograms or other agencies based on clients’ needs andin accordance withtheir program plan.
• Assists in onsite food pantry.
• Prepares andmaintainscase 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 languageeffectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to think clearly and quicklyin order tomaintaincontrol of client caseload.
• Ability toeffectively and efficiently work on multiple casesat the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
• Limited amount of physical effortrequiredassociated with walking, standing,liftingand carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties areusually performedseated.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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled