Emergency Shelter Case Manager — Advocate & Coordinator

Salvation Army Corp; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Salvation Army Shelter in Aiken, SC is seeking a Case Worker to manage a caseload in an emergency day shelter program. You will interview applicants, assess needs, set goals, and advocate for services to help clients cope with their environment.

Responsibilities include completing intake paperwork, coordinating with case management staff, referring clients to services, and attending community meetings to raise awareness of the program.

Qualifications

• Interview applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on guidelines.
• Conduct needs assessment and establish goals for eligible clients.
• Develop client intake and guide paperwork including goals/budget forms.
• Attend community meetings to educate partners about the program.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine eligibility and enroll eligible clients.
• Develop intake forms and establish program goals for clients.
• Refer clients to internal specialists or external agencies as needed.
• Attend community meetings to educate partners and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Needs assessment

Advocacy

Communication

Education

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

Job description

The Salvation Army Shelter in Aiken, SC is seeking a Case Worker to manage a caseload in an emergency day shelter program. You will interview applicants, assess needs, set goals, and advocate for services to help clients cope with their environment.

Responsibilities include completing intake paperwork, coordinating with case management staff, referring clients to services, and attending community meetings to raise awareness of the program.