Case Worker (7178)

Provides social service assistance and case management assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services and conducts home visitations to ensure needs are being met. and prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures. Serves as liaison to onsite partners; manages in-kind donations process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Services Responsibilities (25%)
• Case Management Responsibilities (15%)
• Food Pantry Responsibilities (20%)
• Liaison Responsibilities (20%)
• Administrative Responsibilities (20%)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer and adding machine.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (up to 25 lbs.) occasionally.

Working Conditions:

• Work 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.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree or two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field,

AND

• Two years' experience working in a social or public service environment with case management experience,

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

None

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled