Case Worker
Location: The Red Sheild Emergemcy Solution Shelter
604 Park Ave S.E. Aiken, SC
Pay Rate:11.50/hour Position Type: Part-Time (Temporary)
Hours: 2:00pm- 8:00 pm Monday-Thursday
About this opportunity: Case Worker
This position 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 applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtains pertinent information and establish program goals for eligible clients; refers applicants to internal case management specialists, and/or other agencies if not appropriate for program.
- Develops client intake for clients; 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.
- Attends community meetings with representatives of other agencies in order to educate them about the program; makes client referrals and maintain awareness of client's progress.
What we are looking for in you:
- Education and Experience: Associate 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.
Working Conditions:
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. Work may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
Employee Benefits: Some of the benefits are:
- Aflac Supplemental Policies
- Life Insurance
- Employee Pension
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees, and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
Additional Information:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Application Submittal Period: 09/16/2024 – 10/18/2024
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Other details
- Job Family NSC-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Case Management
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $11.50
- Max Hiring Rate $11.50
- Travel Required Yes
- Travel % 10
- Job Start Date Monday, September 16, 2024
- Job End Date Friday, October 18, 2024
- Aiken, SC 322 GAYLE AVE NW 29801, 322 GAYLE AVE NW, AIKEN, South Carolina, United States of America