Case Worker

Job Details

Job Location:

FLA-Panama City Corps
- Panama City, FL 32401

Education Level: Associate Degree

Salary Range: $16.44 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Case Management

Schedule/

Hours:

Monday
- Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 Hours/Week)

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Outside of scheduled working time, the employee will respond appropriately to any emergencies for Transitional Housing as needed and carry out the duties outlined below:
  • Provide resident access when necessary.
  • Respond to resident emergencies.
  • Notify Corps Officer of urgency facility issues, such as mechanical, electrical issues or water emergencies.
  • Provide facility access to authorities for medical emergencies.

• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• 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.

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more

• 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.

• Valid state driver’s license

This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit:

B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans | Disabled