What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Aide (3454) position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
Shift: 2nd
This position is responsible for:
Provides daily supervision, monitoring, reporting, and technical support services to clients in a shelter environment; 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 Program Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitors daily activities and ensures client program participation; ensures the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of program environment; ensures clients maintain appropriate attire and personal hygiene; observes clients for safety, health and risk potentials.
- Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis tests to program clients; administers sexual offender checks as needed.
- Communicates with members of the clients’ treatment team as may be requested for purposes of providing additional client information; communicates all major incidents to clinical supervisor and primary counselor in writing and orally; facilities ongoing information exchange.
- Completes required paperwork representing client intake for the day; inputs data into the computer in order to maintain computer records and generate client lists.
- Documents and monitors clients self-administration of medication as prescribed and in accordance with Shelter Care policies and procedures.
- Distributes written communication and documentation to clinical staff.
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 objects (less than 25 lbs.).
- Work is performed in a normal shelter environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Employee Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits.
- Paid Time Off
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
- and
- One year experience performing security or social service work preferred,
- or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
- Valid State Driver’s License (Preferred)
- Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans I Disabled
Salary : $16 - $17