Emergency Financial Assistance Caseworker – grant funded Area Congregations Together in Service

Job Posting:
Full-time Caseworker – hybrid – grant funded

Overview: ACTS is a non-profit whose mission is preventing homelessness in our community by providing financial support and community resources to our neighbors in housing crisis.

• Provide initial intake assessments of clients seeking assistance to identify need and determine eligibility for emergency financial assistance and case management.
• Provide short-term, goal-oriented casework services, referral services, emergency financial assistance, financial counseling and case management as assigned by COO.
• Keep current with other agencies and systems, which clients interact; advocate for clients as needed. Participate in community activities and workshops as approved by COO.
• Maintain appropriate records, documenting client assessments and submitting case notes as required by COO. Maintain data base and submit monthly reports as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, staff development and special events.
• Assist in agency services as needed in consultation with COO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated skills in case management and individual counseling. Excellent oral; written; computer; interpersonal, and time management skills. Individual should be detail-oriented. Individual should be accustomed to performing administrative duties to include but not limited to client file management and appropriate reporting; maintaining data bases.

• BSW, related degree or combination of relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in case management is necessary.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Knowledge of low-income population and issues of housing stability with an emphasis on crisis intervention and financial assistance preferred.