Case Worker (7347)

This position is responsible for:

Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in a short-term life management program; establishes program plan/goals and evaluated client's progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information and establish program goals for eligible clients; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.

• Develops intake and case plans for client; instructs clients in completing necessary paperwork including goals and/or budget forms; completes orientation check-off form and obtains release of information forms when appropriate; completes social history on new clients each week.

• Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

• Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.

• Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5 -10% of work time; Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. 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

• Two years of college coursework form an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field;
• Two (2) years' experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public;
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled