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Ambassador for Children and Families is a small business in Chicago, IL. We are agile, professional, rewarding and our goal is to First Church of The True Believers in Christ is a non-for-profit organization that was established in 1969. Since than birthed and agency Ambassador For Children And Families that was establish in 2000 by our Founder and CEO Venus Stutts. A.C.A.F has co-developed over 100 units of affordable housing, provided social supportive service, as well as a resource for Affordable Housing rental assistance for homeless and low-income residents (RRH program). Our service philosophy is agile on advocating for everyone who walks through our doors to be treated with dignity and viewed as equals. We are participant/client centered. We provide a variety of high-quality social services that support and strengthen our local community. Our organization develops the resources and capacities to achieve excellence in every service such as, youth and family guidance, case management, counseling, life coach, finance/ credit counseling, employment training & referrals, housing support/rental assistant (RRH), and job readiness preparation. We advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency, and other structural services. First Church Of The True Believers In Christ/A.C.A. F organization has a wide range of experience including job training, skills development, job placement services, career counseling services to help individuals identify their strengths, interests, and suitable career paths. As well as financial literacy to help individuals manage their income effectively. Undergo training or educational programs aimed at enhancing their skills and making them more competitive in the job market. FCOTTBIC/A.C.A.F is dedicated to providing holistic, individualized support to all participants/clients, and we leverage collaborative partnerships to connect them to a wide range of resources. Our commitment is rooted in empathy, respect, and a vision of empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and rebuild their lives. Our services are rooted in trauma-informed care principles, recognizing the impact of trauma on individuals experiencing hardship. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters healing and resilience. Recognizing that each person's journey is unique, we develop individualized care plans in collaboration with participants. These plans outline short-term and long-term goals, allowing for a personalized roadmap to recovery and stability. FCOTTBIC/A.C.A. F actively collaborates with a network of local and national partners, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community partners. These partnerships enhance our capacity to provide a comprehensive range of resources and support services. Beyond immediate resource provision, we emphasize empowerment and skill building. Through various programs, we equip individuals to reintegrate into the community..
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OVERVIEW
In an atmosphere of dignity and respect, A.C.A.F connects people and creates opportunity through access to social services, job training, housing, and food. Each year, Ambassador for Children and Families works with hundreds of resilient Chicagoans who face systemic disparities and inequities, such as homelessness, hunger, and social isolation.
To help individuals and families overcome these barriers, we provide dedicated support coupled with housing, job training, scholarships, meals and engagement services. Ambassador For Children and Families meet people where they are in life, helping them access the support they need and achieve their personal goals. A.C.A.F programs are voluntary, and all service needs and goals are participant/client-driven. Our case management philosophy is strength-based and trauma-informed. A.C.A.F practices harm reduction and focuses on reducing or minimizing the harm associated with high-risk behavior through motivational intervention.
At A.C.A.F, employees embody our mission by demonstrating the following Core Values:
Ambassador For Children and Families believes that these values are crucial to our work with participant(s)/client(s) and one another, and they create a culture we all have a stake in.
Position Summary
Case Managers support individuals and families in meeting their goals by assisting them in obtaining and maintaining housing.
Case Managers will be assigned to serve any/or all the following populations based on program need: individuals, families, domestic violence survivors, victims of dating violence and stalking, individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, physical and mental illness and impairment, criminal justice-involvement, DCFS involvement etc.
Case Managers could be assigned to work project model types based on program need, including: Permanent Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, Rapid Re-Housing Employment and Income project i.e.
A.C.A. F’s Housing Services department follows a Harm Reduction and Housing First perspective. Services are trauma-informed, participant-centered, and strengths-based.
GENERAL
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Housing Services
Case Management
Program Support
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the education, experience and skills necessary for the position.
Access to a personal vehicle to be used regularly for home visits and meetings and valid driver’s license and insurance required. Some positions may not require access to a vehicle full-time. High school diploma required and/or equivalent life experience required; graduate-level studies preferred. Degrees in Social Work or related field preferred. Two years’ work experience in case management in a non-profit setting with homeless or impoverished populations preferred and/or significant life experience preferred. Proficiency in Windows operating environments, Microsoft Office required. Experience with electronic record-keeping preferred. Familiarity with the Chicago Continuum of Care, All Chicago ,HUD and municipal and state housing laws preferred.
Ability to work independently and think critically required. Active listening and the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk up and down steps, and drive throughout the city of Chicago. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-20 pounds. Must be approved to drive agency vehicles. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The working environment may include shared offices, in-person visits to participants’ homes, accompanying participants to referrals or partner agencies, remote work or hybrid work model with remote and office hours scheduled. The housing program is located at Ambassador For Children Families’ main office.
Maintains standard office hours. Attends evening, weekend, and early morning meetings and functions as required. Overtime required when necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$37k-52k (estimate)
04/16/2024
08/13/2024