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Case Aide (Emergency Program)
Posted on Jan. 28, 2026
- Atlanta, United States of America
- No Salary information.
- Full Time
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This position is responsible for:
Provides daily supervision, monitoring, reporting, and technical support services to clients in a residential shelter environment; Interviews and screens clients for eligibility to receive The Salvation Army’s residential assistance; maintains appropriate records in addition to ongoing written and verbal communication with clinical and other professional staff in relationship to daily client activities; refers clients to other community service agencies when appropriate; performs crisis intervention counseling when needed; works with individual and groups to develop life management skills; facilitates an emotional and physical environment conducive to enhancing positive client morale and stabilization; reports pertinent information to the Program Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Screens applicants for social service assistance; documents pertinent information to include referrals, medical and psychological state, chemical or alcohol dependency, etc.; assess client’s lodging status and makes appropriate decision for services; determines if client has been prepaid by sponsor or credit; prepares resident roster and maintains resident property records.
- Provides appropriate services within agency capabilities and referrals to other resources when necessary; prepares and distributes meal tickets, laundry tokens, towels, linens, clothing, and personal hygiene items; maintains accurate records of items dispensed;
- Receives, receipts, and processes payments for rent and updates intake cards as needed; obtains client’s signature on necessary forms which includes house rules and regulations; prepares, tallies, and balances monies with receipts; drops the money in the safe.
- Monitors the activities of the residents ensuring safety and compliance with house rules and regulations, this includes when in chapel, recreation, and at meals; checks the security of all windows and doors; monitors cameras and makes periodic rounds of entire facility; records any unique situations occurring on assigned shift; prepares incident reports.
- Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provides crisis counseling, and assists clients in following their program plan; informs assigned Case Managers or Program Director of special problems, needs, etc.
- Completes required paperwork representing client intake for the day; inputs data into the computer in order to maintain computer records and generate client lists; Works with individuals and groups as needed to enhance social skills and the ability to enjoy and function within a group living situation.
- Inspects program area daily; provides individual instruction or correction to clients regarding proper use of the facility as needed; reports damage or other maintenance needs to Program Director.
- Periodically monitors bed assignments; wakes up clients at designated time and instructs them to collect their sheets; ensures that all residents are out of the facility by the designated time; distributes client luggage.
- Maintains client and program records daily; submits required reports and statistics; prepares written incident reports.
- Assists in serving client’s meals.
- Provides necessary crisis intervention; ensures 24-hour monitoring of clients.
- Serves as advocate for victims at the hospital or Police Department; drives a vehicle to transport victims to a shelter.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5 -10% of work time; Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement and more!
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- One (1) years’ experience performing security or social service work is preferred.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
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