About this role
Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday up to 29 hours a week with minimal travel.
This position is responsible for:
Monitoring assigned caseload of clients participating in an emergency day shelter 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:
- Case Management Responsibilities (60%)
- Social Services Responsibilities (20%)
- Administrative Responsibilities (20%)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
- Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
- Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer and adding machine.
- Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
- Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
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 may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Qualifications
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 Drivers License (Preferred)
Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)