Case Worker Specialized - Drug treatment Program

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of social services and social work as it relates to homeless and transitional shelter care; Knowledge of the principles and practices of crisis intervention; Knowledge of social service resources and agencies in the community; Knowledge of family dynamics and issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse; Knowledge of effective communication and motivation practices; Ability to supervise work of case workers and shelter staff as well as ability to train the same in the proper methods and procedures for performing work; Ability to establish productive relationships with potential employers and other relevant service providers in the community; Ability to develop program plans and goals based on client’s needs; Ability to evaluate the client’s progress toward program goals; Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors; Ability to interview clients and to obtain pertinent information; Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete case notes and client records; Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines; Ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with clients and community agencies; Ability to read, write and communicate the English language; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized. Ability to think clearly and quickly in order to maintain control of client caseload; Ability to effectively work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services, or a related social service field, And Two years' experience performing progressively responsible social service case management work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

Valid State Driver’s License
Certified addiction counselor

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements; Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking; Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting ,and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10 % of work time, Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 01/05/2023 to 01/31/2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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