CASE WORKER-GREENWOOD HEAD START CENTER

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated is seeking a social services professional to support children and families by assessing needs, coordinating services, and connecting clients with community resources. Position requires collaboration with schools, clinics, courts, and other entities to promote well-being and educational success.

The role involves maintaining case records, preparing reports, and following up with families to monitor progress, with a focus on comprehensive supports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a social services environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families, maximizing family well-being and academic performance.
• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups to assess their situations, capabilities, and problems, and determine required services.
• Develop coordinated family service plans that include healthcare and other essential supports.
• Initiate contacts with community support services to address comprehensive needs.
• Maintain case history records and prepare reports, including monthly attendance, medical and dental screenings, follow-ups, and immunizations.
• Refer clients to community resources such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information on how to apply.
• Serve as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to support children facing challenges such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing problems and arranging needed services.
• Organize family meetings at the Center, provide training, keep notes, and record minutes of all meetings.
• Arrange follow-up home visits with parents when appropriate and monitor family progress.
• Evaluate individual characteristics to determine needs or eligibility.
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
• Prepare client file documentation and provide periodic reports to the Family & Community Partnerships Manager.
• Perform other social services as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

B.S. in Social Services or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families, maximizing family well-being and academic performance.
• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups to assess their situations, capabilities, and problems, and determine required services.
• Develop coordinated family service plans that include healthcare and other essential supports.
• Initiate contacts with community support services to address comprehensive needs.
• Maintain case history records and prepare reports, including monthly attendance, medical and dental screenings, follow‑ups, and immunizations.
• Refer clients to community resources such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information on how to apply.
• Serve as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to support children facing challenges such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing problems and arranging needed services.
• Organize family meetings at the Center, provide training, keep notes, and record minutes of all meetings.
• Arrange follow‑up home visits with parents when appropriate and monitor family progress.
• Evaluate individual characteristics to determine needs or eligibility.
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
• Prepare client file documentation and provide periodic reports to the Family & Community Partnerships Manager.
• Perform other social services as required.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Social Services or a related field, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a social services environment.
• Computer savvy, especially with Microsoft products.
• Ability to work well on a team.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Physical requirements: prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays

EEO Statement

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).