Emergency Assistance Case Worker

tsainternal; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time caseworker to interview, evaluate, and assist clients seeking emergency support. You will screen applicants, complete applications, track funds, and coordinate referrals to partner agencies while working with the Corps Officer and POH case manager.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with some college in Human Services, experience with low-income populations, and the ability to complete the Caseworker Certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma and up to two years of college in Human Services.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must complete The Salvation Army Caseworker Certification Program within 90 days of hire.
• Two years’ experience working with low income and minority populations.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls and visitors and screen for emergency assistance needs.
• Assist clients in completing applications for emergency assistance and related programs.
• Track all funds spent with spreadsheets and input into appropriate systems.
• Maintain an accounting of funds and prepare EFSP files for annual submission.
• Submit monthly statistics on emergency assistance transactions to the Corps Officer.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with community agencies and refer clients to POH as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Independent work

Office equipment proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Some college in Human Services

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time caseworker to interview, evaluate, and assist clients seeking emergency support. You will screen applicants, complete applications, track funds, and coordinate referrals to partner agencies while working with the Corps Officer and POH case manager.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with some college in Human Services, experience with low-income populations, and the ability to complete the Caseworker Certification within 90 days.