Summary:
CHILD, Inc.'s Domestic Violence Rapid Re-Housing program is designed to meet the needs of homeless domestic violence survivors. The program provides survivors with access to housing resources and ongoing victim-centered, trauma-informed supportive services. The program goal is for participants to obtain employment, support financial independence and maintain long term housing. This position provides home-based case management services for families experiencing homelessness rehoused in the community.
Requirements:
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or university preferred, in the behavioral sciences (family studies, behavioral science, counseling, social work, sociology, psychology) and a minimum of two years’ work experience in the social service field. An associates degree or equivalent college credits acceptable with at least 4 years of direct service experience.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Knowledge of employment and training laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
- Knowledge of occupational job titles, duties and requirements.
- Knowledge of self-help services available to job seekers and employers.
- Strong commitment to the goals of housing advocacy, victim empowerment advocacy, trauma informed practices.
- Knowledge of the domestic violence and social service fields and the major practices and problems of their agencies.
- Understand confidentiality and counseling ethics as they relate to domestic violence.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Experience with thorough documentation in case notes, program statistics, and reports.
- Must have a driving record in good standing, the level of liability insurance required by CHILD, Inc. policy, a satisfactory driving record, and a vehicle in good working condition.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment of job seeker skill levels, placement assistance and career counseling.
- Assist job seekers to establish realistic and achievable goals; identify obstacles/barriers to employment and develop employability plans directed at successful employment outcomes.
- Establish and maintain on-going relationships with employers and employment related programs.
- Determine eligibility for participation in various programs, to consider level of danger client is in, to determine housing stability, etc.
- Manage the wait list.
- Conduct intakes & ongoing assessments using an assessment tool with clients.
- Meets with clients in the community and in their homes to conduct casework.
- Proactively seeks out affordable housing opportunities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with landlords and other housing providers.
- Transports clients in personal vehicle as needed, to achieve case related goals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- social service: 4 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
