JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for performing a variety of casework duties, including meeting with residents, and preparing psychosocial evaluations, including obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating data and developing services plans.
- Responsible for making the residents aware of the facility's rules and regulations and providing information about the service plan process.
- Responsible for caseload and performs record keeping functions as required, case notes, census statistical reports while making sure all records are maintained at a confidential level.
- Refers residents to agencies and programs as necessary and establishes a rapport and professional relationship with all stakeholders.
- Assists residents in establishing relationships with outside services. Arranges for transportation to necessary appointments.
- Prepares a facility workshop and meeting with clients relative to goals of Social Services and needs of residents and works closely with other personnel assigned to residents.
- Handles emergencies as they arise arrange for medical services.
Attend regular staff meetings and documents progress to supervisor. - Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow. Able to perform duties independently, with minimal need of direct supervision.
- Shows the ability to interact positively and helpfully with clients, visitors, contract staff, volunteers, and co-workers.
- Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude at the workplace and towards job.
- Projects a good image in dealing with the public and clients and is willing to make an extra effort to help build a quality and caring shelter/program.
- Other tasks as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
- Knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability)
- Staff scheduling experience
- Problem solving skills, attention to detail, & organization skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills