What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Housing Specialist position at GRACE Marketplace?
Shelter Housing Case Manager offers services in a shelter setting, integrating evidence-based practices with individuals who are experiencing homelessness. These individuals may have mental and/or physical health needs. Such services include conducting assessments, developing service plans, providing case management, increasing access to benefits/healthcare/mental healthcare and community integration. Shelter Case Managers will implement evidence-based practices such as Housing First, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care. Shelter Case Managers will work collaboratively with a range of community service providers to ensure participants are connected to appropriate housing options .
Primary Responsibilities
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
- Create a personcentered, progress based length of stay goals in collaboration with the participant addressing housing goals.
- Utilize HMIS for all documentation.
- Provide case management services in the area of, but not limited to: money management, employment, linkage to community providers for problematic substance use, primary and mental health care, and all other services needed to assist participants in reaching their housing goals.
- Meet with Participants as scheduled based on their goals.
- Use evidence based practices in service delivery such as Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Housing First practices.
- Provide case management services in areas of employment, benefits establishments, and other services needed to assist participants in housing goals.
Requirements
- Must pass a level 2 background check
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 year’ social service experience. Preferred in homeless services or case management.
- Self directed and able to work without much supervision.
- Organizational and communication skills (written & oral)
- Ability to interact with all persons in a professional manner encompassing behavior, dress, language, and attitude.
- Basic computer skills: proficiency with GSuite, HMIS and Slack.
Salary : $17 - $21