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Caseworker

Status: Full Time, Exempt Supervisor: Program Manager

Compensation: $41,849.00 Work per week: 40+ Monday-Friday,


some evenings/weekends

Location: Dane County

Opening Date: May 9, 2023 Closing Date: Until filled

Summary:
Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin works to develop the
economic and social capacities of individuals, families and communities in Dane,
Jefferson, and Waukesha Counties. The Caseworker is responsible for developing
relationships with participants to assess their needs and connect them to
wraparound services. A caseworker uses motivational interviewing and other
communication techniques to implement a process for client intake, assessment and
coordination of CAC programs and services across three counties. Caseworkers
develop connections across communities to ensure community members in need
can connect with CAC programs and services. The ideal candidate respects
individual dignity through a commitment to social justice and equity.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tasks and Duties:

 Assess community needs and support coordination of CAC program and


services.
 Provide intense case management, information and referrals, housing location
assistance, advocacy, mediation, coaching or training, and assist in the forging of
strong linkages between participant and other social service organizations as
well as follow-up. Coordinate individual participant services with other agencies,
as needed, including groups specializing in domestic abuse issues, AODA
treatment, parenting skills, mental health, physical well-being and employment
and training.
 Leverage, link and access community resources for household members with
instruction on how they can access services on their own.
 Maintains working knowledge of CAC programs and services reporting
requirements.
 Work with a team to realize and exceed program goals.

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 Assure the collection, compilation, maintenance and distribution of accurate data
and information on participants.
 Maintain accurate records, logs, files and statistics. Document contacts with
participants, weekly achievement plans, goals set, goals met and the need for
new or on-going services.
 Maintain up-to-date information regarding welfare reform, public assistance
programs, health insurance availability, employment and training programs,
employment opportunities, child care, independent living skills, parenting
resources, transportation or programs, housing assistance programs, listing of
affordable housing units, and trends and issues impacting people affected by
poverty, homeless persons or families in crisis.
 Represent CAC on local community work groups and coalitions.
 Develop and maintain community partnerships to advance the mission of CAC.
 Support agency fund development campaigns.
 Design and support an equitable client intake process.
 Maintain scheduled hours at program site.
 Attend agency meetings and training sessions.
 Prepare and submit timely reports as required by the funding source.
 Maintain and organize participant records, grant reports, communications, and
other critical work-related materials.
 Support the implementation of agencies’ strategic efforts.
 Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

 Demonstrated experience with coordination of programs and services targeted


for individuals and families affected by poverty, preferably in a social service
agency.
 Experience and/or training in social services.
 Experience and/or training with techniques, principles and/or best practices of
case management.
 Experience with data entry to ensure accurate reports, records and
documentation.
 Commitment to full participation of people experiencing poverty.
 Knowledge of the problems caused by poverty, the socio/economic problems and
needs specific to individuals and families affected by poverty, the resources
generally available to address these needs and respect for the strengths and
capacities of individual and families to improve their lives.
 Effective written and oral communication skills, both on an individual and a group
basis.
 Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, self-motivation, initiative and an ability
to work with a minimum of supervision and as a team; be detail-oriented, manage
multiple priorities and prioritize tasks.

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 Ability and willingness to maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding
participant and program information and discretion in working relationships.
 Ability to work effectively with people of diverse racial, cultural, social,
educational and economic backgrounds, including high risk populations.
 Ability to keep thorough and accurate records, prepare comprehensive reports,
and maintain participant data using a computer database system.
 Exhibit dependability, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
and as a part of a team.
 Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality regarding participants and
program information, and to exercise discretion in working relationships.
 Ability to convey a professional image in the community.
 Possess a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within thirty days of hire and
access to an insured motor vehicle, working telephone and the ability to maintain
all of the above.
 Competency using technology, including demonstrated skills in:
 Word and Excel
 Wisconsin Service Point or HMIS (state database program)
 Sales Force (internal database)
 Rental markets in the service area, rental procedures, and tenants’ rights
 Food recovery and safe food handling techniques
 Access to a reliable, insured motor vehicle
 Wisconsin driver’s license
 Working telephone

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 Training or experience working with social service resources available in the


counties CAC serves.
 Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience.
 Ability to communicate in Spanish, a Southeast Asian language or American Sign
Language or other form of communication.

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Applications are accepted by mail, online and email

Mail: Online: https://cacscw.isolvedhire.com/jobs/


Attention HR
4101 East Towne Blvd Email: jobs@cacscw.org
Madison WI 53704

Required Documents: The following documents are required based on the job:
 Resume
 Cover Letter
 Job Application (submit online or attached/printed PDF)

Applications and documents submitted with missing information will not be considered.

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