POSITION REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• High school diploma plus two (2) years of relevant training and experience, including experience working with victims of domestic violence; or Bachelor's degree in health or human services.
• Minimum of one year counseling experience and two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate or case management.

• Conduct intake interviews, as assigned, to assess and evaluate residents for admission.

• Engage residents in initial and ongoing treatment processes, through individual and group counseling, under clinical supervision of the Supervisor of Clinical Service or Program Director.

• Develop and maintain housing referral resources, assist residents in the process of locating and securing permanent housing, in conjunction with Housing Specialist.

• Assists all residents in the process of referral and placement in community based resources including after care services

• Assess residents’ vocational and educational needs, aptitudes and interests through interviews and testing. Develop and maintain placement and follow-up as appropriate after assessment and counseling.

• Develop and maintain liaison activities with H.R.A. Public Assistance and Medicaid Administrators and Workers, to assist eligible residents in securing Public Assistance and Medicaid by acting as a personal advocate through telephone or personal visit/contact.

• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills with the client population.

• Attend weekly individual case supervision, group supervision, monthly case conferences, and staff meetings.

• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against disenfranchised communities including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues.
• Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to write and record case documentation, skills in group counseling, working knowledge of women’s issues, sensitivity to women’s needs, have a demonstrated ability to advocate and providefollow-up around housing issues, and able to conduct housing specific workshops.
• Additionally, possess knowledge and skills necessary to develop strong linkages with city and private housing agencies as well as the ability to secure permanent housing for homeless population.
• Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed
• Employee must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate: $23.07/hr - $25.27/hr

Education

• High School or better

• Bachelors or better