Case Worker

Location:            Hampton Roads Area Command – HOPE Village – Norfolk, VA

Position Type:     Regular, Full-Time

Pay Range:         $16.68 - $20.85

About this opportunity:

Manages and monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in the Hope Village residency program; develops program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff; serves as an advocate for the 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, obtain pertinent information, and establishes program goals for eligible clients; places adults/children in appropriate programs/schools/child care/jobs; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for the program.
• 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 the release of information forms when appropriate; completes social history on new clients each week.
• Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; monitors job search/acquisition in coordination with the Job Counselor; establishes and monitors mandatory savings/budget; monitors church and support group attendance; monitors legal or court-ordered policies/procedures; monitors physical needs, i.e. immunizations, physical and dental exams; assists in long-range planning for housing; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.

What we are looking for in you:

Four years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field, and One year of 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. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated 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
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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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:  January 10, 2025 - January 24, 2025 

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 on the basis of disability.

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