Lead Case Worker

The Salvation Army Southern California; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

Voluntary life and disability coverage

Sick leave – 12 days/year

Vacation – 10 days/year

Floating day off

Pension Plan after one year

403(b) plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Salt Lake City Corps is seeking a Lead Caseworker to supervise the casework team, assist clients with utilities, rent, furniture, and emergency aid, and ensure accurate reporting.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers benefits, a 40-hour week, and opportunities to contribute to a mission‑driven team. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, the ability to work independently in a team, and preferably bilingual Spanish.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; work experience commensurate with duties.
• Commitment to The Salvation Army's mission.
• Strong communication and people skills, with patience and compassion.
• Ability to communicate in person, over the phone, and via email.
• History of effective case management services.
• Ability to work independently within a team.
• Respect for cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
• Strong stress-coping and boundary-setting abilities.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn job portals.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with staff, clients, interns, volunteers and others about programs and requirements; provide referrals.
• Set priorities and complete assistance (utilities, emergency aid, etc.) for clients promptly.
• Work with Social Service team to maximize program effectiveness.
• Train new caseworkers and interns on tasks, data input, and recordkeeping.
• Keep departmental resource lists up-to-date.
• Maintain timely documentation and records.
• Attend staff meetings as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

People skills

Stress coping

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning new portals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Lead Case Worker

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt

Reports to: Corps Officer

Schedule: 40W M-F 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Supervises: n/a

Rate of Pay: $20.00

Closing Date: 07/23/2026

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax‑Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b) plan)

Position Summary

The Lead Caseworker functions as Team Leader for the caseworkers of The Salvation Army Salt Lake City Corps. Alongside caseworkers, they handle assistance inquiries for utilities, rent, furniture, emergency and seasonal assists. As Lead, they authorize the eligibility of clients for assistance, troubleshoot escalated client inquiries, and ensure accurate reporting of casework. The Lead Caseworker communicates team needs, concerns, and suggestions for procedural changes to the corps officers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, interns, volunteers and other agency providers about Social Services programs and requirements, providing referrals and resources to clients seeking additional services.
• Set priorities and complete assistances (utilities, emergency assistance, etc.) for clients in a time‑sensitive manner.
• Work with Social Service team to suggest and implement strategies that will maximize program effectiveness.
• Train new caseworkers and interns on how to complete tasks within the department, how to input data, and maintain records.
• Ensure departmental resource lists are kept up‑to‑date.
• Maintain timely documentation and record‑keeping duties.
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualities, Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D required; work experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities required.
• Commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Strong communication and people skills, including patience and compassion for clients experiencing hardship.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through email about programs and assistance.
• Demonstrated history of providing effective case management services.
• Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment.
• Able to respect cultural, social, socioeconomic, and racial differences.
• Effective stress‑coping skills and setting of personal boundaries.
• Bilingual Spanish (preferred).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and ability to quickly learn job‑specific online portal and platforms.

Requirements

• Driving: Must be 21 years old and possess a valid in‑state driver’s license. An MVR will be processed annually in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.
• Background Check: Continued employment contingent upon a biennial background check processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.
• Physical: Ability to maneuver, remain stationary, grasp, push, pull, reach overhead, lift up to 25 pounds, access and produce information from the computer, operate a telephone, and understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation. Requests for modification may be made to supervisor and HR; reasonable accommodations will be pursued if no undue hardship exists.