Caseworker (Hillsborough and Polk County)

Job description

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families? WHAT YOU WILL DO: The AFP Case Worker is a non-exempt position responsible for working with clients with Serious and Persistent Mental Health (SPMI) and Caregivers who provide housing. The AFP Case Worker is accountable for assessing clients, facilitating placement with assigned Caregivers, and monitoring placements on an ongoing basis. The caseworker must travel for home visits in Hillsborough and Polk County - Complete a minimum of monthly face-to-face home visits in the community, which include but are not limited to assessing the safety and well-being of enrolled clients, the safety of the home, and compliance with program requirements - Travel to home visits in Hillsborough and Polk County - Maintain an active caseload/census and electronic health records for assigned clients - Evaluate referred clients for appropriateness of program and refer for services - Establish a rapport with the client, caregiver, family, guardian, significant other, and...