Case Worker (5151)

Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 Hours/Week)

This position is responsible for:

Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in a short-term life management program; establishes program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews 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; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.

• Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.

• Develops intake and case plans for client; 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; completes social history on new clients each week.

• Outside of scheduled working time, the employee will respond appropriately to any emergencies for Transitional Housing as needed and carry out the duties outlined below.
• Provide resident access when necessary.
• Respond to resident emergencies.
• Notify Corps Officer of urgency facility issues, such as mechanical, electrical issues or water emergencies.
• Provide facility access to authorities for medical emergencies.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. on occasion.

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

• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
•  Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 experience assisting the public, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

•  Valid state driver’s license

*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida

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                                                                                      B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Salary : $16 - $17