Req. ID #:31184

Must have the following to apply:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field
• Three years experience providing direct case management social services including accessing clients needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a variety of resources OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, or abilities
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Due to the nature of the job, must speak, read, and write in English
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Thinking skillsin order to maintain control of client caseload
• Ability to work on multiple cases effectively and efficiently simultaneously
• Limited amount of effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25lbs.) 5-10% of work time

Required Screenings:

Screenings/tests will be discussed with applicant.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for interviewing, accepting, and providing comprehensive, long-term, structured, difficult case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in the Up and Out Program.

• Understands clients history in order to determine most effective program plans
• Develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates clients progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions 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
• Ensures constant compliance with funding requirements

Work Conditions:

• 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 minimal to no discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like
• Work requires performance of duties in social services environments where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases is possible

Hiring Process:

Apply via company website. In order to apply to this position, please click "How to apply for this job" located at the bottom of the job order page, and you will receive the employer contact information. Employer has indicated the means listed are the only means they will accept to apply.

Days and Hours:

Full-Time position. 37 hours per week. Complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant.

Pay:

$21.68 to $24.38 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits are offered.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.