Case Worker

Location: Louisville, KY 

Position Type: Case Worker

About this opportunity:

Meets with clients to provide resources in an emergency day shelter program; establishes; serves as an advocate for the clients to acquire services that will enable them to cope with their environment functionally.

Key responsibilities:

• Obtains pertinent information and refers applicants to internal case management specialists and other agencies if inappropriate for the program.

• Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same during activities.

• Provides information and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

What we are looking for in you:

• 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 of experience working in a social or public service environment with social services and administration experience,

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 the English language effectively.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.

Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.

Ability to work on multiple cases effectively and efficiently simultaneously without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

Ability to operate general office equipment, including a telephone, computer, and adding machine.

Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Work requires the ability to lift, carry, and push/pull (less than 25 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Light mobility: duties are usually performed by a combination of standing, walking, and primarily sitting.

Employee Benefits

• Medical
• 401K
• Paid Time OFF

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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, training and mentoring employees, and 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:  12/17/2024 – 01/07/2025

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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