Case Worker - HOT (3900)

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 3PM - 11PM Thursdays 2PM - 10PM

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:

• Performs intakes for clients presented through the Homeward Outreach Teams (H.O.T.); completes initial documentation and arranges for a bed within a corresponding dorm location; ensures all clients are aware of the rules of the Shelter as well as those of the program assigned.

• Collaborate with Partner agency staff to ascertain developed goals, wants and needs of the client;  Meet with clients frequently to assist in the completion of established goals; attend weekly Case Conferencing(s) being prepared to participate.

• 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.

• Attends community meetings with representatives of other agencies in order to educate them about the program, make client referrals and maintain awareness of client's progress.

• Ensure client living quarters are furnished & maintained, contacts appropriate person to facilitate needed repairs, conducts routine inspections of living quarters & common areas.

Physical Requirements and 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.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available

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 : $22