WHO WE ARE

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Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!)

What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker

It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community. 

You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency. You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen.

At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities. 

We are a united group, guided by our Core Values… We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do. We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered!

If this describes you… YOU may belong here! We are your people. 

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!

Do you believe housing is healthcare and we all deserve a safe home? Do you want to be creative and give people support in obtaining and maintaining a home? Do you want to provide care to those living with HIV as they increase their independence and give them a space where mistakes are permitted? Do you enjoy teaching by example and working alongside the client to learn?

In addition to other responsibilities, this position will have the opportunity to:

• Provide individual support to client for transition preparation, including but not limited to budgeting, life skills and building support systems
• Connect clients with healthy support activities and programs including but not limited to, Faith-based, athletics, support groups, volunteer and civic groups
• Provide experiential interventions to reinforce learning including shopping, obtaining bank accounts, cleaning, mediating with family.
• Assist clients with enrollment/application for community support services, including social security, re-employment service, health care coverage, Medicaid/Medicare and other available community services.

• Engages, counsels, manages, motivates and effectively works with high-risk, vulnerable patient population, including chemically dependent persons and person in crisi Follow through on verbal and written communications from clinical staff, managers and directors.
• Submit documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Achieves and maintains program established productivity levels including outcomes of clients served with rehabilitative skills training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services related field from an accredited university, preferred or commensurate experience. One year experience or internship preferred.

• Substance abuse treatment or residential setting experience preferred.
• HIV/AIDS knowledge preferred
• Proficient computer skills.
• Knowledge of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Symptoms and interventions
• Group facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.

Important Notes

Certificates/Training/Licenses:

• Soar Training
• HIV 500
• Valid Florida Driver's license and ongoing proof of insurance required and ability to provide own transportation.

Applicants must submit to a Level 2 Background and Pre-employment Drug Screening. 

AHF Commitment

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following: Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.