ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Screen, interview, and determine eligibility for services.
• Coordinate intake and individualize needs assessments, interviewing Participants to develop short and long-term goals that address barriers to obtain services and housing.
• Provide assessment of needs identifies and defines problem areas and assists clients in the problem-solving process.
• Work closely with Community Services Agency programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Protective Services, Food Stamps and Medi-Cal. Must also work closely with Stanislaus County Department of Mental Health, Probation Department, Alcohol Treatment Program, senior citizens programs, local hospitals and other community organizations.
• Provide advocacy, information, and referrals to families/individuals as necessary.
• Provide direct services to meet such basic needs as shelter, food and clothing.
• Educate families/individuals on housing issues and in maintaining decent and affordable housing
• Prepare correspondence as needed for clients.
• Maintain regular contact with property owners, apartment managers and realtors for current available housing.
• Develop and organize a file with names, address, and telephone number on housing availability.
• Assist in the development, organization and implementation of special projects.
• Conduct all aspect of work with complete courtesy and respect to clients.
• Maintain daily records and reports of client contacts and services provided.
• Travel to other referral agencies, other program sites and home visits as necessary to accomplish outreach, intakes, and follow-ups.
• Work collaboratively with providers and community-based organizations.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Carry and effectively manage a caseload.
• Provide supportive services in a culturally-responsive and non-judgmental manner using a strengths-based approach.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understand and promote the Vision/Mission Statement of Community Housing and Shelter Services.
• Interpret and explain programs to Participants.
• Knowledge of social work ethics and practices
• Ability to work with persons of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and use discretion in making decisions.
• Ability to learn resources in the community in order to provide information and referral services to meet client needs
• Make decisions permitting essential functions to be carried out in an accurate, timely manner.
• Understand, interpret and apply rules and regulations as they relate to assigned area of responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in order to present findings and recommendations to individuals and groups.
• Speak and write effectively and prepare written reports
• Understand and be responsible to the needs of culturally diverse populations.
• Maintain accurate notes and updates.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required

KNOWLEDGE:

• Community needs and resources.
• Concepts and procedures of casework.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with low-income individuals, particularly with those experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
• Knowledge of emergency, disability, social, education, domestic violence, health, human services, and information/referral systems.
• Socioeconomic conditions and trends.
• Basic principles of individual and group behavior.
• Principles of interviewing and problem-solving methodology.
• Required computer skills: Intermediate experience with data entry and word processing; be capable of operating routine office equipment; possess a working knowledge of MS Office applications and understand how to navigate through web-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• A positive attitude that is flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Working towards B.A or possessing an A.A. degree in Human Services, Social Welfare or related field or study. Experience and skill in these fields may be substituted for academic and/or formal training.
• One years' experience in a public or private social services and/or disability or housing agency, with experience in social work, outreach, social services and/or disability-based government program case management programs, and/or housing case management for multi-barrier populations.
• Proof of education is required.

OR

• Years of experience in a public or private social services and/or disability or housing agency, with experience in social work, outreach, social services and/or disability-based government program case management programs, and/or housing case management for multi-barrier populations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE:

• Must have a car for daily use, in-state insurance with your name on the policy.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeatable preventable accidents.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual, Spanish

COMPENSATION/SALARY:

BENEFITS SUMMAY

• Eligible for benefits for Full-Time Employee after 3-month introductory period.
• Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision offered up to $400 monthly costs (any overage costs will be paid for by the employee).
• Vacation Accrual

-1-4 years 10 days per year (2 weeks)

-5-9 years 15 days per year (3 weeks) 10 years and thereafter 20 days per year (4 weeks)

• Sick Leave Accrual- 1 day per month
• Retirement Plan Available after 1 Year of employment

CLOSING

• Please email your complete application and resume to applicants@chss.net.