Case Worker - Grant funded

Child Care Aware; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

IRA deposits

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

ACTS is seeking a Caseworker to provide comprehensive case management and intake services to clients. The role involves assessing needs, determining eligibility for emergency financial assistance, and referring clients to community resources under the supervision of the COO.

The incumbent will maintain records, collaborate in staff meetings, and support agency services as needed, with a focus on helping clients achieve housing stability and access essential resources.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in case management and individual counseling.
• Excellent oral, written, computer, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage client files and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial intake assessments to identify needs and determine eligibility for emergency financial assistance and case management.
• Deliver short-term, goal-oriented casework services, referrals, emergency financial assistance, financial counseling, and ongoing case management as assigned by COO.
• Maintain awareness of community resources and advocate for clients; participate in approved community activities and workshops.

Skills

Case management

Individual counseling

Communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Spanish (preferred)

Education

BSW or related degree

Job description

The Caseworker is responsible for providing case management services to clients of ACTS. The Caseworker will assist with all services needed by ACTS clients to include intake, assessment, interviewing, and determining eligibility for financial assistance and referring to community resources as appropriate.This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide initial intake assessments of clients seeking assistance to identify need and determine eligibility for emergency financial assistance and case management.
• Provide short-term, goal-oriented casework services, referral services, emergency financial assistance, financial counseling and case management as assigned by COO.
• Keep current with other agencies and systems, which clients interact; advocate for clients as needed. Participate in community activities and workshops as approved by COO.
• Maintain appropriate records, documenting client assessments and submitting case notes as required by COO. Maintain data base and submit monthly reports as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, staff development and special events.
• Assist in agency services as needed in consultation with COO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated skills in case management and individual counseling. Excellent oral, written, computer, interpersonal, and time management skills. Individual should be detail-oriented. Individual should be accustomed to performing administrative duties to include but not limited to client file management and appropriate reporting, maintaining data bases. - BSW, related degree or combination of relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in case management is necessary. - Knowledge of low-income population and issues of housing stability with an emphasis on crisis intervention and financial assistance preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

$20.00 – $25.00 / hour

Full array of benefits including vacation, holidays, and sick time and additional IRA deposits. 100% paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Job Classification:

Social Work

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