Position Summary:
The primary responsibilities of this position is to provide compassionate, client-centered services assisting with identifying and accessing more stable housing options.
Position Responsibilities:
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Skills and Qualifications:
Work Environment: Frequent driving, sitting, and standing. Ability to be mobile is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The primary responsibilities of this position is to provide compassionate, client-centered services assisting with identifying and accessing more stable housing options.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide trauma-informed, housing focused case management, focusing on development of action plan for housing
- Utilize a collaborative networking process with team members and community partners to provide service linkages and support systems to effectively serve clients.
- Ensure timely and thorough documentation of all services, including in-person meetings and collateral contacts
- Honor and maintain strict confidentiality in all areas: written, spoken and observed communication
- Demonstrate knowledge of Kearney Center and community resources for which people experiencing homelessness qualify, and connect clients with these services.
- Demonstrate understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
- Possess knowledge of programs and policies that impact people experiencing homelessness.
- Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related human services field preferred
- Experience working with homeless and vulnerable populations may substitute for education.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of local resources
- Compassionate and open-minded
- Commitment to practicing the values of dignity and respect with clients, coworkers, and community partners
- Ability to remain focused and calm in dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and utilize initiative
- Cooperative and flexible with people and systems
- Ability to collaborate with and present to partner agencies.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computers: Windows, MS Office, email, and databases
- Must be able to pass background check to access and utilize the Homeless Management Information System
- Lift a minimum of 25 pounds
Work Environment: Frequent driving, sitting, and standing. Ability to be mobile is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.