Location: Howell,MI, USA
Position Summary: The Case Worker provides emergency transactional services to low-income applicants, assisting them in meeting their basic needs during a crisis.Essential Responsibilities:Meets with applicants; assists with application processes; assesses needs for food, utilities, housing, shelter, emotional support, spiritual care, or other needs.; determines eligibility for resources; develops plans to address the presenting problem and provide support for peripheral issuesProvides information on resources; utilizes a person-centered approach to educate applicants utilizing a financial toolkit; coaches applicants on ways to reduce energy consumption as applicableMaintains working relationships with community agencies for awareness of available services, coordinates services and communicates about cases, assures that valid releases of information are on fileEnhances personal knowledge and skill through regional and divisional educational forumsUses electronic database to enter, retrieve, and maintain accurate case records per protocolsManages client service transactions, monitors fund balances, and requests funding as appropriateFulfills ad hoc and periodic survey requests, and provides information needed for reports to administrationPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities1 or more years of applicant interview experience (desired)Experience working with low-income populations (preferred)Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of EthicsAdhere to professional codes of ethics as they apply to professional licensingUnderstand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside of the organizationMaintain client confidentiality and obtain appropriate releases of informationComplete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as neededDemonstrate a continued effort to increase self-awareness and to better understand other cultures and issues of social justice, and promote racial understanding and reconciliationComputer Skills:Proficient in Microsoft Office 365Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePointWillingness to learn new software as neededCertificates and Licenses:Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as neededComplete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of hireThe Salvation Army offers the following benefits:Health Care Benefits which include:MedicalDentalVisionHearingFlexible spending accountsAFLACVoluntary life insurance benefitsShort-Term and Long-Term Disability optionsPet InsurancePension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employmentThe Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.Employee DiscountsPaid Time Off which includes:Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment. Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.Birthday off with pay. Paid holidays are effective immediately.The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.Mission Statement:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.