Job Description

Job Description
Purpose: Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Social Worker to join our Senior Services program. This entry-level social work case management position focuses on supporting adults over the age of 60 by providing essential services that enhance their quality of life.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Interviews clients to assess emotional and social capabilities, physical and mental impairments, and available financial resources.
• Collects and compiles data for client social histories and verification of financial resources.
• Assists clients with pre-qualification and determines eligibility in the Home Ownership Program and other programs leading to self-sufficiency.
• Assists clients in completing eligibility, application, enrollment, insurance and/or other forms.
• Refers clients to appropriate County and other community resources for assistance.
• Monitors client participation and cooperation in assistance, employment and/or other programs to which they have been referred.
• Determines client compliance in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program based on Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations in order to establish escrow accounts and routinely monitors client escrow accounts.
• Collaborate with the Michigan Department of Education USDA Food Programs.
• Coordinate the USDA Food Distribution Programs, including scheduling food distributions with host sites throughout Kent County.
• Identifies employment opportunities for clients and assists clients with job search activities.
• Assist clients with completing eligibility for food distribution programs.
• Inform customers regarding distribution program requirements and distribution dates.
• Reconcile and monitor food inventories.
• Maintain case records documenting services and assessing client progress.
• Conduct on-site or home visits to monitor progress toward self-sufficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in sociology, psychology, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field.

• A minimum of two years' experience as a social worker, case worker, or project manager. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

• Fluency in Spanish, including the ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively.

• A valid Michigan driver's license is required.

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