Case Worker Job Sherman area,Texas USA,Social Work

Job Details:

Job Location:

TX-Sherman Corps - Sherman, TX 75090, Position Type:
Full Time Regular, Education Level: Associate Degree, Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly,

Travel Percentage :
Minimal,

Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Case Management, Schedule/

Hours:

M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in an emergency day shelter 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program
Creates case plan based upon the uniqueness of the client’s history in order to determine most effective program plans for the individual's success.
Develops goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions 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; ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.
Refers clients to appropriate Salvation Army programs or other agencies based on clients’ needs andin accordance withtheir program plan.
Assists in onsite food pantry.
Prepares andmaintainscase records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to think clearly and quicklyin order tomaintaincontrol of client caseload.
Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple casesat the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
Limited amount of physical effortrequiredassociated 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.

Employee Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings Plan Available
Supplemental Insurance Available
Voluntary Life Insurance and more

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree or 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 case management experience,
or 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