Caseworker: Empower Families to Self-Sufficiency

California Tribal TANF Partnership; Redding (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

California Tribal TANF Partnership is seeking a Caseworker to interview participants and assist families applying for cash assistance and supportive services, helping them create and follow case plans toward self-sufficiency. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with reliability and empathy for participants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Equivalency and six months related experience and/or training certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current California driver’s license.
• Knowledge of database software, word processing software and contact management systems.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a friendly manner and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work well in group problem solving situations and use reason when dealing with emotional topics.

Responsibilities

• Interview participants to determine eligibility to receive cash assistance and supportive services from the CTTP program.
• Identify barriers to self sufficiency and provide family with tools to remove those barriers.
• Meet with participant each month to receive Monthly Eligibility Report. Enter current information into the TAS system monthly.
• Review participant work log each month to ensure participant is meeting work hours.
• Refer participants to community resources and other organizations.
• Compile records and prepare reports.

Skills

Interviewing skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma Equivalency

Six months related experience or training

Tools

Database software

Word processing software

Contact management systems

Job description

California Tribal TANF Partnership is seeking a Caseworker to interview participants and assist families applying for cash assistance and supportive services, helping them create and follow case plans toward self-sufficiency. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with reliability and empathy for participants.