City of Scottsdale, AZ Hiring for Human Services Case Worker – Part Time at Scottsdale, Arizona Full Time

Introduction

This is a part-time position with no benefits.

Performs professional level social services activities which may include crisis intervention, information and referral services, facilitation of support groups, home visits, short term supportive intervention, eligibility determination and/or case management at the City recreation/social services centers. This job classification typically works with vulnerable/at-risk populations.

Senior Centers Assignment

• Provides case management for seniors including resource information, stabilization, transition, loss, support, advocacy, and assistance with applications for state, federal and local programs.
• Provides ongoing assistance to seniors and their families applying for long term

care, veteran benefits and other programs.

• Provides protection for seniors with limited capacities (whether physical or mental) and educates them on exploitation.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of changes in Medicare and health benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Two years’ work experience in Social Work, clinical counseling or closely related field.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Social Work.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

All Assignments

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required within 60 days of hire dateor promotion

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

• Provides supportive intervention, assessments, direct service, behavior management, and assistance to individuals with physical needs, and social and emotional problems.
• Maintains client confidentiality with regards to client interactions and client records.
• Provides various direct social services for citizens in need of assistance including health care, employment opportunity information, food, clothing, eviction prevention, utility assistance, education, community outreach and information and referral.
• Assesses individual and family needs, determines eligibility, identifies appropriate services and provides case coordination, case management and follow-up.
• Provides assistance in identifying necessary resources and refers to local social service agencies as needed.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a normal City office environment.
• Lift and carry office materials, food boxes, donated items, tables and chairs up to 50 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
• Work evening and weekend hours as needed.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.