Emergency Assistance Case Worker
The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division · St Joseph, MO · 1 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
About the role
The Salvation Army seeks an individual to provide emergency assistance to clients seeking help with immediate needs.
Responsibilities
- Receive calls and visitors to The Salvation Army
- Screen potential clients for immediate emergency assistance needs
- Pre-qualify requests for emergency assistance needs of individuals and families
- Make referrals to other agencies
- Aid clients in completing applications for emergency assistance
- Track all monies spent in spreadsheets
- Prepare FEMA files annually
- Enter monthly statistical reports into TSA Statistical System
- Cultivate professional relationships with community agencies
- Coordinate seasonal outreach efforts
- Refer clients to the Corps Officer for spiritual needs
- Perform other tasks as directed
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Two years of experience working with low income and minority populations
- Completion of The Salvation Army’s Caseworker Certification Program within 90 days of hire
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services preferred
- Positive interpersonal relations skills
- Capacity to relate to people with dignity and respect
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with others
- Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and physical stamina
Skills
- Positive interpersonal relations
- Capacity to relate to people with dignity and respect
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with others
Benefits
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Pay
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hours are flexible and may vary based on department needs.