What exactly does a caseworker do?
The Program Director and Client Advocate (or caseworker) responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Advocate for the client. • Meet with clients weekly at a minimum to work on life skill assignments, set goals and discuss issues and needs. • Administer random drug tests at a minimum of three (3) times per year, or as deemed necessary. • Provide transportation for work, school, medical, and financial meetings. • Distribute food from the Interfaith Food Pantry. • Accompany clients to court dates, ER/doctor appointments, apartment hunting, school appointments, etc. • Organize and plan special occasions such as birthdays and graduations. • Maintain detailed documentation on each client. • Monitor client progression against contract timelines and treatment plans. Finances: • Monitor finances against budgetary plans to include debt reduction, creation of emergency funds, and savings for short and long term needs. • Coordinate financial plans with client’s mentor. • Ensure that each c
