Shelter Case Worker — Resource Navigator

The Salvation Army Southern California; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Case Worker to support shelter guests under supervision of the Shelter Program Coordinator and Shelter Operations Manager. You will interview, coordinate, and refer guests to needed services in an orderly and timely manner.

Duties include coordinating intake, assisting with housing, employment, health services, and social supports, and conducting periodic updates to help guests connect with the right resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 21 years old is required.
• Experience in informal mental health/substance abuse evaluation is preferred.
• Experience in resource development for homeless populations is preferred.
• Experience in social services/substance abuse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview and coordinate with Salvation Army and other agencies to refer shelter guests to needed services.
• Coordinate intake and interviews of shelter guests and assist with resourcing services (housing, employment, health, social supports).
• Provide periodic interviews/updates to assist guests in finding needed services to break homelessness.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Great communication

Coordinate duties

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

21 years old

Informal mental health evaluation

Resource development for homeless

Social services/substance abuse (preferred)

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Case Worker to support shelter guests under supervision of the Shelter Program Coordinator and Shelter Operations Manager. You will interview, coordinate, and refer guests to needed services in an orderly and timely manner.

Duties include coordinating intake, assisting with housing, employment, health services, and social supports, and conducting periodic updates to help guests connect with the right resources.