Case Worker

FLA-Daytona Beach Corps - Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Overview Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.50 Hourly Position Type:
Full Time Regular

Job Shift:
Day Education Level:
High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage :
None Category:
Case Management

Schedule/

Hours:

Schedule/

Hours:

M – F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week)

This position is responsible for:

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

• 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).

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
• 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.

• Employee Paid Time Off

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 experience assisting the public,

or

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

None.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans | Disabled