Case Worker (5596)

Job DetailsJob Location

• FLA-Lakeland
• Corps -
• Lakeland,
• FL 33802Position
• Type:
• Full
• Time
• RegularSalary
• Range: $17.35 - $18.52Job
• Category:
• Case
• ManagementSchedule/Hours:
• Monday through
• Friday, 32 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 assessments, obtain pertinent information and establish program goals for eligible clients. Develops intake and case plans for client; instructs clients in completing necessary paperwork including goals and/or budget forms; completes social history on new clients each week. Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress. Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; enters pertinent information into the established HMIS system. Assists clients in locating/securing affordable housing; conducts home visitations when appropriate; conducts routine inspections of living quarters and grounds.
• Physical
• Requirements and
• Working
• Conditions: 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.
• Employee
• Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision
• Insurance
• Paid
• Time
• Off
• Retirement
• Plan
• WHAT
• WE
• ARE
• LOOKING
• FOR
• IN
• YOU: 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