Recent estimates place the number of social workers in the US at around 700,000. Social workers in the US have a lot on their plates working for a variety of social services, such as child welfare, senior services, veteran services, and juvenile justice.
Casework in US social services is difficult, whether it is tending to family services difficulties or making sure that foster children have enough support. Fortunately, we have some advice to assist you manage your caseload more effectively while constantly taking care of your mental and physical well-being.
Check out these four case management ideas for 2023 to assist you in managing your workload and taking better care of yourself as a caseworker.
Leverage Technology
It's time to start embracing technology for case management as we enter 2023; the benefits it can offer a case worker and their agency are too numerous to be overlooked. Modern case management software is widely available and can increase efficiency, enhance communication, and let you assist more people in your community. Technology and you should shake hands since this new alliance has the potential to enhance case management and advance your agency.
Spend Less Time on Paperwork
Caseworkers spend a significant amount of time manually organizing data, documents, and client information that human service agencies collect. This procedure should be reconsidered. It is time to automate your operations if you want to improve your agency and thus the services you provide to your community and clients. This can greatly improve your organization's ability to leverage data, improve processes, and retain current employees. In the end, less time spent on paperwork means more time spent serving those who require your services. Non-profit software can once again save the day by making paperwork management much more efficient.
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Case notes are essential for effective case management. Don't let your notes go missing; optimize note collection and management with technology that prioritizes security and is continually backing up data that is input into the system.
Some caseworkers have been chastised for overlooking critical case details. That is not a mistake you can afford to make in 2023. Check that your case notes are up to date, that you have carefully gathered all of the information, and that you have stored records electronically, with a secure backup.
Take Some Time Off
You can’t be a great caseworker if you’re not in the best health. Take some time off every few months to rejuvenate yourself and then come back feeling refreshed with a renewed focus. We have devoted several sections in our blog to stress relief. Burn out in the social services field is at an all-time high and we belief the best way for you to pursue your passion and take care of your clients is to first...take care of yourself!
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Global Vision Technologies, the creators of FAMCare, has been an industry leader in case management software for nonprofits for 25 years. We have amassed an incredible blog library on a wide range of social service topics that is both enlightening and informative.
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