Case Worker

Location: The Salvation Army, Lakeland, Florida

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Range: $14.00 – $16.00/ Hour

About this opportunity:

This position 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.

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.

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 in assisting the public OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  05/15/2024 – 5/31/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!