What are the responsibilities and job description for the Impact Specialist - Camden County position at Volunteers of America Delaware Valley?
Responsibilities include providing information to homeless vulnerable populations in unsafe conditions; assessing the emergency needs for each individual requesting service; providing group facilitation, and working as part of the team for effective delivery of services. Provide highly individualized services in the community and promote client self-determination and decision-making. Provide essential expertise and consultation to the team to promote a culture in which each client's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.
- Participate in regular street outreach activities to encourage homeless individuals to enter into a program and participate in law enforcement outreach initiatives.
- Disseminate information regarding services provided by the agency to the community.
- Responsible for the coordination of transportation for individuals requesting services.
- Coordinate comprehensive intake assessment procedures for all residents coming in as a result of outreach activities.
- Communicates special needs and represents client's interests to program staff.
- Network with other community agencies to develop resources for clients.
- Complete Service Plans on all assigned clients based on approved agency assessment tools with client input.
- Monitor and document client progress according to funding source standards and/or operational
- Develop appropriate discharge plans for all assigned clients as per contractual requirements and policy and procedures.
- Complete necessary reports and case-related paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Facilitate regular group sessions for clients as directed.
- Provide practical assistance for clients when they first enter the facility by mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem-solving, and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living including utilizing nutritional, financial, physical, mental, and emotional resources.
- Assist in maintaining communication between all staff members and clients.
- Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions and meetings as required.
- Interact verbally and non-verbally with all clients, staff, and community members with respect and courtesy.