Case Worker - Operation Home

Location:       The Salvation Army – Family Services

Status:            Non-Exempt, FT

MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is looking to fill a Case Worker position in the Family Services division. The successful candidate will be an outgoing, highly motivated individual dedicated to making a difference in their community.

The Case Worker for Operation Home will collaborate with Clark County Social Services Landlord Engagement and Property Services staff to identify suitable housing for each client. This position will work with Case Managers to provide post-placement conflict resolution and mediation services for clients and landlords. They will conduct interviews, assess immediate and long-term needs, and assist the case manager in developing case plans. The Case Worker will write accurate and concise case notes and prepare and submit required reports to Operation Home program manager in a timely manner. The CW will lead and teach classes relating to budgeting, banking and other life skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred
• One (1) year case work or related experience
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred
• Knowledge of criteria for food, rent, and utility assistance and the processes to enroll participants
• Ability to access at risk participants and situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and file management skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Ability to work flexible days and hours, including weekends
• Must possess a valid Nevada driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle record check
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.