Caseworker/Social Worker

Community Services Division / Adult & Family Services Program

CASEWORKER I or II – PACT PROGRAM (Parents and Children in Transition Program)

JOB TITLE: Caseworker I or Caseworker II (depending on qualifications)

PAY RATE: Caseworker I - $21.00 hourly / Caseworker II - $23.00 hourly

STATUS: Fulltime, 40 hours weekly

AVAILABLE: Immediately

PLEASE NOTE: These are abbreviated job descriptions and they are not intended to replace the full job description. Click on the link below this job announcement that takes you to the complete job description for the CWI or the CWII on our website.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CASEWORKER I – working in the PACT Program (Parents and Children in Transition). Under the general supervision of the Division Director, and the direct supervision by the Program Manager, or their designee. The Case Worker I will provide: crisis intervention, case management services, client advocacy, life skills education, and information and referral services to the program clients. To assess client and/or family needs; implement and monitor appropriate strategies to meet identified needs; maintain adequate case notes to monitor and analyze service delivery; prepare various reports as required; provide community outreach and liaison with other local service providers; initiate or assist in community development activities to increase the availability of services to clients and families.

The Case Worker I will work with all program residents, provide individual assessment, and goal setting, facilitates family centered meetings, groups, and classes. This position develops the resident’s activities, action plan and monitors progress toward goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Specific Tasks:

· Develops plan for each client’s family to reintegrate into the community, including, the increase of economic stability, vocational potential, physical health, skills for re-socialization, attaining least restricted living environment and individual treatment plan

· Advocates for clients and encourages community resources and human service agencies to assist clients in their movement towards independent living; establishes special linages with local agencies and community resources to maximize effectiveness of the case management system

· Monitors treatment, evaluates progress, assess the adequacy and appropriateness of client living arrangements and assist in securing alternative living arrangement when necessary

· Provides supportive employment services to assist client in obtaining and maintaining employment or volunteer opportunities in the community

· Observes client’s reactions and maintains clinical notes in compliance with Federal and State guidelines

· Provide appropriate and sound discharge planning supports of residents per case plan

· Reports to the Division Director or Program Manager any deficiencies in residential or home-based operations

· Schedules all groups, classes and activities for residents assigned to caseload

· May assist with the training of new employees, as assigned

· Permanent supportive housing models

· Approaches and techniques related to obtaining and sustaining permanent housing in client chosen communities

· Residential and group housing programs, including recovery programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor of Arts in social work, psychology, or related field (equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis)

· One (1) year experience working with individuals and/or families in a residential facility, drop-in center, or social service program serving the homeless, mentally ill and/or other low-income population

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CASEWORKER II – working in the PACT Program under the general direction of the Division Director, and the direct supervision by the Program Manager, or their designee.

NOTE: The Case Worker II is expected to perform all of the job function specific tasks that are listed on the Case Worker I job description as well as any additional specific tasks listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Additional Specific Tasks for the Caseworker II:

· Responsible for updating and maintaining the electronic PACT (Parents and Children in Transition) or other housing programs referral list

· Assigns new families to a primary Case Worker upon intake based on the Case Workers existing case load with consideration for best fit for the family

· Assists Program Manager with the evaluation process for extending families time in the PACT or other housing programs

· Provides supportive Aftercare services in client’s homes and local communities

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan treatment strategies and assist with developing treatment program for children/youth open to specialty mental health services

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Transitional Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing models

· Approaches and techniques related to obtaining and sustaining permanent housing in client chosen communities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· BA degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field (equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis)

· At least three (3) years’ experience working with individuals and/or families in a residential facility, drop-in center, or social service program serving the homeless, mentally ill and/or other low-income populations

DEADLINE: Both positions are open until filled; interviews will take place as qualified applicants are received. Not all applicants will be selected for interviews. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted regarding their status.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Required employment applications and instructions for submitting your application materials are available at www.rcaa.org/employment-opportunities

A cover letter and resume with your application are highly recommended.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Shifts are weekdays plus 1 weekend day; am to 6 or 7 pm; and alternating on-call shifts in addition to your regular shift. Will this work for you?

Experience:

• Case management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver license and auto insurance (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eureka, CA 95501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23