Outreach Case Worker (6422)

Schedule/Hours: M– F 9:00 . – 4:30 p.m. (29 hours per week)

This position is responsible for:

Actively locates and evaluates the needs of the homeless population in the community and ensure services delivery to this population: assesses the needs of individuals and connects them with social services and various resources available through the Salvation Army along with agencies in the area. Interview merchants and residents to assist the needs of the community and monitor the demographics of the homeless population; builds relationships with the homeless population to assist in persuading them to enter The Salvation Army residential and non- residential programs; develops program plan/ goals and evaluates progress of Outreach program by conducting routine meetings with management. Supervises outreach volunteers and ensure work is in compliance with established policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations; prepares and monitors expenditures in compliance with department budget.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Seek out homeless individuals through community outreach and offer assistance and services
• Establish and maintain effective relationship with local government businesses and other agencies to identify homeless individuals and to aid in the minimization of the homeless
• Interview applicants to determine eligibility for services based on established goals foe eligible clients; refer applicants to other agencies as needed.
• Attends community meeting with representatives of other agencies in order to educate them about the program while discovering the needs of these entities as it relates to the homeless population

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Working knowledge of addiction and homelessness
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social service case management
• Knowledge of social services resources and agencies in the community
• Knowledge of effective community and motivation practices
• Ability to develop program plans and goals based on clients’ needs
• Ability to evaluate the clients progress toward program goals
• Abilities to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors
• Ability to prepare and maintain effective and accurate complete case notes and client's records

  All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

EDUCATON AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science or a related field

And; two years of experience working in the human/social services field

or

 any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid state driver license is required.

                                               Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Salary : $19 - $22