Case Worker I

Location:          Central Virginia Area Command – Chamberlayne Shelter. Richmond, VA

Position Type:    Regular, Full-Time

Pay Range:        $20.00 - $25.00

About this opportunity:

Provides comprehensive, structured, case management services for emergency shelter residents. Learns and adapts to the uniqueness of a resident’s history to determine the most effective relationship approach. Develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates residents’ progress through one-on-one sessions and diagnostic tools. Advocates for community resources and services that will enable residents to resolve or ameliorate the underlying causes of their homelessness.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducts resident intake and an initial needs assessment at the time of entry to the shelter. Provides linens, toiletries, and hygiene products; replenished as needed throughout residents’ stay.
• Meets individually with residents to discuss and evaluate their progress, feelings, impressions, changes, and personal growth/development; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same.
• Prepares and maintains case records and logs; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the Homeward Community Information System (HCIS).
• Refers residents to additional counseling resources if needed. Maintains awareness of progress with external case management professionals, working as a team to meet the holistic needs of the individual.

What we are looking for in you:

• Associate degree in social work, human services, or related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• One year experience providing direct case management social services including accessing residents’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources; OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a shelter facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.  Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.  Ability to work on multiple cases effectively and efficiently without becoming frustrated or disorganized.  Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)  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
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday 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:  04/22/2024 – 05/05/2024

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.

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