Case Worker (financial Emergency Services)

Job Title

GA-RED Atl Red Shield Shelter - Atlanta, GA

About This Opportunity

This position is responsible for:

Monitoring 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 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.
• 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; enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• 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.
• Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; 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. 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
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement and more!

What We Are Looking For In You

Two years of college coursework form an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field.

Two (2) years' experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.

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

Licenses and certifications:

• Valid Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled