What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Worker position at Continental Labor & Staffing Resources?
Job Position : Case Worker
Location : Bakersfield, CA 93308
Pay Rate : $18.36 / hr
Shift : DAY
Summary :
The Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) Case Manager reports directly to the SSVF Program Director and is responsible for the coordination and comprehensive services delivered to veterans and their families by the California Veterans Assistance Foundation. This program was designed to assist homeless and at-risk veterans and their families obtain and maintain housing. The Case Manager will provide direct support case management services and financial housing assistance to Veterans in the SSVF Program.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assess functional and social needs of clients in order to develop, implement and monitor service plans leading to increased self-sufficiency, including housing.
- Assess housing needs of clients and develop a Housing Stability Plan,
- Assist veterans to identify mainstream needs and facilitate a plan with appropriate service providers to meet those needs,
- Determine and access appropriate local, state, federal health and social resource agencies,
- Provide office and in-home visits on an ongoing basis as needed by clients, including follow-up services,
- Monitor, document and report client progress in HMIS and in client case files,
- Maintain client confidentiality and respond to clients in a timely manner,
- Provide outreach to the community regarding resources available in the SSVF Program,
- Recommend payment for rapid re-housing and complete paperwork per policy,
- Maintain client databases and referrals for service and generate reports,
- Maintain documentation of all payments to clients and all program expenses,
- Develop and maintain a list of housing providers and relationships with housing providers in Kern County,
- Guide clients through the process of obtaining and maintaining housing,
- Comply with established policies and procedures,
- Attend scheduled team meetings and training,
- Perform other duties and special projects as required.
Skills / Requirements :
Preferred :
Salary : $18