FT-Contract Family Self-Sufficiency Case Aide Position Available In Washington, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The FT-Contract Family Self-Sufficiency Case Aide will support TANF recipients in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency, working under Department staff direction. Duties include monitoring participation, assisting with interviews, verifying information, developing resumes, providing transportation, and connecting clients to community resources. Requirements include being 21 years old, having a GED or High School Diploma, and passing background checks.
Job Description
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Description:
•The Family Self-Sufficiency Case Aide will provide support services under the direction of Department staff to TANF recipients to assist in overcoming barriers that impede progress toward self-sufficiency. In addition, provide support to professional case management staff and augment the efforts of the JOBS and/or Public Assistance (PA) staff in assisting eligible individuals to overcome barriers to employment, to increase their marketable skills and employability, to gain or retain employment and to transition from welfare to work.•
Skills:
•Must be 21 years of age. GED or High School Diploma. Clearance of Child and Adult Abuse Neglect Registry. Criminal background check clearance. Annual TB Skin Test. Reliable automobile. Auto liability verification (100,000/300,000/50,000 limits required). Good driving record (requires copy of state driving record, MVR). Mileage reimbursement (.70 cents per mile). Housed at Clarke County Department of Human Resources Office).•
Duties:
•Monitor component participation and school attendance. Assist professional staff with group interviews by assisting with explanations, helping clients complete forms, and distribute pamphlets or forms. Answer general questions regarding basic eligibility or work participation requirements after proper orientation. Assist workers in the verification process by gathering information from employers and by contacting references after proper orientation. Assist recipients in completing forms and other documents. Help clients develop resumes. Provide services for initial and/or on-going component placement support (e.g. assist the participant in collaboration with the JOBS case manager in accessing child care, transportation, appropriate clothing or any other needed supportive services). Provide follow-up to employed clients to evaluate need for SEA services. Assist staff in working with community entities (e.g. meet with area business, civic and religious groups to develop CEMP sites), make on site visits and follow-up contacts. Develop Family Coaches Program by recruiting coaches and players. Work with employers to develop employment opportunities for participants as directed by JOBS staff. Provide transportation for clients for job search or other component related activities. Assist clients with purchasing of clothing and supplies for a new job, job search or other component participation. Help clients locate and access community resources through referrals, phone calls, letters or personal contact. Assist relative caretakers with purchase of items needed for the related children. Provide encouragement and guidance to clients. Assist with job readiness classes. Make home visits, at the client’s request and with the workers approval, and phone calls to encourage client participation and check on problems. Assist clients with SSI application process at the request of the ITE counselor and client. Help compile county newsletters and/or reports. Assist staff with JOBS Task Force meetings.
