Case Worker (5552)

Schedule/Hours: M-F Full time 35 hours

Pay Range: 17.00 – 19.00

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 in order to acquire services that are beneficial to the safety and well-being of program participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements. conduct needs assessment, obtains pertinent information and establishes program goals for eligible clients; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.

• 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.

• Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients. ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases is possible.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

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:

None

*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit:

B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Salary : $17 - $19