What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Aide-NE_Family Shelter-603 position at The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory?
About The Job:
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a part time Case Aide position opening in Fort Worth, TX. This position is weekends with a 12 hour shift on Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm.
Job
Summary:
Provides daily supervision, monitoring, reporting, and technical support services to clients in a residential shelter environment; interviews and screens clients for eligibility to receive the Salvation Army’s residential assistance; maintains appropriate records in addition to ongoing written and verbal communication with clinical and other professional staff in relationship to daily client activities; performs crisis intervention counseling when needed; works with individuals and groups to develop life management skills; facilitates an emotional and physical environment conducive to enhancing positive client morale and stabilization; reports pertinent information to the Case Aide Shift Coordinator or Program Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic recordkeeping practices and procedures;
Knowledge of individual and group counseling as well as crisis intervention techniques.
Knowledge of community resources and agencies providing social service assistance;
Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to control, lead, and motivate behavior;
Ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of client records;
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established
policies and procedures;
Ability to serve as a role model with physical and emotional health adequate to meet the demands of the position;
Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and One year experience performing social service work and
Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and
experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
Valid State Driver’s License
CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements;
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively;
Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action. Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in accordance with all laws and regulations; Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism; Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Work is performed in a residential facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like, but may be exposed to other discomforts associated a shelter environment.
Additional Information:
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
**We appreciate your interest in employment at The Salvation Army**
Work is performed in a residential facility where
there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather
or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like, but may be
exposed to other discomforts associated a shelter environment.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!