Case Worker (7985)

Location: The Red Shield Shelter
604 Park Ave S.E., Aiken, SC
"Pay Amount: $12.58/hour (paid bi-weekly)"
Job Hours:

• Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM

• Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM

• Wednesday:9 AM - 6 PM

• Thursday: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM

• Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM

We operate as an emergency shelter; our services are provided continuously, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As a result, the shelter does not close for holidays, and staffing is required to maintain uninterrupted services.
About this opportunity: Case Worker
This position monitors the assigned caseload of clients participating in an emergency day shelter program; establishes program plan/goals and evaluates clients' progress by conducting routine meetings with clients and/or staff; serves as an advocate for the client to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.
Key responsibilities:

• Interview applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information, and establish program goals for eligible clients; refer applicants to internal case management specialists and/or other agencies if not appropriate for the 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 to educate them about the program; makes client referrals and maintains awareness of clients' progress.

What we are looking for in you:

• or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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.
• Working Conditions:
  Work is performed in a normal office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort 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 weather changes. A limited amount of physical effort is required, associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
  Employee Benefits: Some of the benefits are:
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and More!
• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy
• 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.