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Masters degree preferred. Past employment with social services or human services. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Bilingual ability (English and Spanish) preferred. Valid Driver's License Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city populations. Detail oriented, flexible, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Must be willing to serve on boards, committees and panels. Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment. Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Caseworker
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What they do
A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
$46,479 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Position:
Caseworker Department:
Family Services Availability of Position:
Immediate Schedule:
8:30am-4pmReporting Relationship:
Family Services and Pathway of Hope Coordinator Salary Grade:
$21.00- $25.00 per hour The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including: Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment) Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!Responsibilities Duties :
Interview clients, assessing their situations, capabilities and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs. Maintain case history and prepare reports as needed. Refer clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and provide concrete information such as where to go and how to apply. Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided. Assist with food pantry as needed. Assist with Christmas assistance program. and specific seasonal assistance programs as assigned. Provide volunteer training to Family Services volunteers. Keep monthly records on client's data specifically to produce statistics for The Salvation Army and outcomes-based statistics. Assist with day-to-day functions of the Family Services department. Attend trainings /seminars/meetings as recommended. Perform other duties as assigned. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.Qualifications Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field.Masters degree preferred. Past employment with social services or human services. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Bilingual ability (English and Spanish) preferred. Valid Driver's License Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city populations. Detail oriented, flexible, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Must be willing to serve on boards, committees and panels. Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment. Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.