Outreach Case Worker

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Daytona Beach, FL 32117
• Position Type:
  Part Time with Benefits 20 or More
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Salary Range: $19.17 - $21.57 Hourly
• Travel Percentage:
  Up to 50%
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Case Management
• Schedule/
  
  Hours:
  
  M–F 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (29 hours per week)

This position is responsible for:

• Actively locating and evaluating the needs of the homeless population in the community and ensuring services delivery to this population.
• Assessing the needs of individuals and connecting them with social services and resources available through The Salvation Army and local agencies.
• Interviewing merchants and residents to assist community needs and monitor demographics of the homeless population.
• Building relationships with the homeless population to persuade them to enter The Salvation Army residential and non‑residential programs.
• Developing program plans/goals and evaluating progress of the Outreach program by conducting routine meetings with management.
• Supervising outreach volunteers and ensuring work compliance with established policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Preparing and monitoring expenditures in compliance with the department budget.

• Seek out homeless individuals through community outreach and offer assistance and services.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with local government, businesses, and other agencies to identify homeless individuals and minimize homelessness.
• Interview applicants to determine eligibility for services based on established goals for eligible clients; refer applicants to other agencies as needed.
• Attend community meetings with representatives of other agencies to educate them about the program and discover the needs of these entities as they relate to the homeless population.

• Working knowledge of addiction and homelessness.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social service case management.
• Knowledge of social services resources and agencies in the community.
• Knowledge of effective community and motivation practices.
• Ability to develop program plans and goals based on clients’ needs.
• Ability to evaluate the clients’ progress toward program goals.
• Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors.
• Ability to prepare and maintain effective and accurate, complete case notes and client records.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
• Two years of experience working in the human/social services field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid state driver license is required.

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