Case Worker Emergency Beds

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Jacksonville, FL is hiring an Emergency Beds Program Case Worker to manage intake, bed assignments, orientation, and daily operations of the overnight beds program. You will collaborate with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and work directly with individuals in crisis to meet immediate needs while connecting them to long-term housing and support services.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or three years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Behavioral Science, or related field, or three years of case management experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Level 2 background screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake process, bed assignments, and orientation.
• Provide counseling, support, and referrals to meet client needs.
• Maintain confidential client records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) and connect clients to long-term housing and services.
• Oversee daily operations of the emergency overnight beds program.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Client needs assessment

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Three years of case management experience

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Monday- Friday Possibly Week-end hours 2pm-10pmThis position is responsible for:The Emergency Beds Program Case Worker is responsible for the intake process, bed assignment, orientation, case management, and daily operations of the emergency overnight beds program. This position includes assessing client needs, coordinating intake, managing bed assignments, providing case management services, and ensuring the program runs smoothly. The Emergency Beds program case worker will also collaborate with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) and work directly with individuals in crisis to meet their immediate needs while connecting them to long-term housing and support servicesKey Responsibilities:Manage all referral contacts received from JFRD.Establish eligibility for services, including possible transition to the Transitional Housing program.Provide counseling, support, and referrals to ensure client needs are met, including income, benefits, and psychosocial services.Maintain accurate and confidential client records, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Works is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.Employee Benefits:Paid Time OffRetirement PlanLife Insurance and more!Bachelor’s degree in social work, Behavioral Science, or a related field, ORThree years of progressively responsible experience providing case management services, including client needs assessments and development of long-term action plans.Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certifications:Valid Driver’s License.This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit: B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care AdministrationEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled