Job description

Community Action, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization offering a multitude of services to low-income individuals and families. Case Workers interact directly with individuals to determine needs, review resources, develop goal plans, make referrals, and find resources to assist individuals and families to meet life-sustaining needs.

Currently we are seeking to fill a full-time positions (37.5 hours per week) working day shift Monday through Friday (may have occassional evening/weekend calls) for $16.04 per hour with full benefits after 30 days of employment. Dual work sites are Punxsutawney and Clarion, PA. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance for the employee; paid holidays and paid personal time off; Simple IRA match; Flexible Spending Account availability; and additional leave options.

Please visit www.jccap.org for employment details and application process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Responsible for case management including: recruitment, assessment, eligibility testing, goal planning, referrals, follow-up, and case documentation; home visits may be required.

2. Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of community resources and provides information and referrals.

3. Encourages and mentors consumers and assist them overcome barriers and obtain applicable services and support necessary to achieve their planned goals.

4. Ensures consumer and service data is accurately collected, recorded, and reported within required timelines.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and one year related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully the following computer skills and knowledge are required: Computer Literate, including the Windows Operating System and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer; and data entry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.04 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
CDC recommendations for disease prevention are followed; daily cleaning and disinfecting protocols are followed.

Application Question(s):

• Acceptable Motor Vehicle, PA Criminal Background & FBI Clearances, and a PA Child Abuse Clearance are required for this position. Theft, robbery, murder, violent crimes, Child Abuse, and Sexual Assault convictions (not inclusive list) are not acceptable for our funders. Do you have clean, acceptable clearances?

Experience:

• Social Services: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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