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Shelter Case Worker

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory · Elizabeth, New Jersey, US

Overview To provide case management for the Elizabeth Corps social service programs under the direction of the Elizabeth Homeless Shelter Lead Case Worker wi...

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Overview To provide case management for the Elizabeth Corps social service programs under the direction of the Elizabeth Homeless Shelter Lead Case Worker with professional supervision provided by Divisional Headquarters Human Services Staff when requested. The shelter caseworker will be able to identify the needs of the clients served and provide outreach within the community at large. Responsibilities: The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the required duties. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.• Perform intakes, interviews, and assessments of shelter clients’ needs and perform follow-up case management.• Identify and interact with case management clients; provide comprehensive case management including but not limited to assessment of client needs, developing a plan of action utilizing a strengthsbased approach, and identifying internal and external programs that would support their pathway to self-sufficiency. This includes clients who are at risk...