Case Worker, FT
Overview
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About Carey House
Carey House is a Salvation Army residential shelter program in Laconia, New Hampshire, providing temporary housing and supportive services to individuals working toward stable, independent living. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where residents can access the resources and guidance they need to secure permanent housing.
About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate and organized Case Worker to join our Carey House team. In this role, you will meet regularly with residents to assess their needs, develop individualized service plans, and connect them with community resources that support their path to stable housing. You will work alongside shelter staff, the House Director, and outside agencies to provide consistent, coordinated support for each resident. This is a part time position that includes shift coverage responsibilities and requires flexibility, including weekend availability.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized service and action plans for each resident
- Provide ongoing guidance and follow up on each client's progress toward housing stability
- Coordinate with outside agencies and community organizations to connect residents with needed services
- Maintain accurate records including entries in the New Hampshire Homeless Management Information System (NH HMIS)
- Administer drug testing and uphold shelter policies and Salvation Army Social Services Standards
- Participate in shift briefings, staff meetings, and regular updates with the Director and team
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident information
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field; or equivalent experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound judgment and the ability to maintain professional boundaries when working with vulnerable populations
- Accurate recordkeeping skills and basic computer proficiency for data entry
- Flexibility to work weekend shifts as needed
Compensation and Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Personal days
- Bereavement Leave
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement plan
*Benefits may vary based on position classification and eligibility.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.
The employee occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please submit your resume and letter of interest to http://careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com
External candidates interested in this position, please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org/