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Job Details
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
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.
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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.
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Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
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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
Qualifications
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
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Salary : $16 - $17