Case Worker

GA-MCN Macon Lodge - MACON, GA 31206 Overview Position Type:
Full Time Regular Category:
Case Management ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

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.

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; conducts needs assessment, obtain pertinent information and establish program goals for eligible clients; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.
• Develops intake and case plans for client; instructs clients in completing necessary paperwork including goals and/or budget forms; completes orientation check-off form and obtains release of information forms when appropriate; completes social history on new clients each week.
• Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.
• Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed.

Ability to meet attendance requirements, ability to read, write and communicate the English language; 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 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 little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health. Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

• Two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid State Driver’s License