St. Francis Center (SFC), an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado, was established in 1983. SFC is a refuge for people experiencing homelessness in the metro Denver area. Our programs and services are tailored toward adults and focus on daytime shelter, social services, health and wellness, housing, employment, outreach, and a new program to provide non-congregate shelter operations for people transitioning out of homelessness. In SFC’s services, the people we serve can work with a variety of specialists, depending on their individual needs, to establish the first step toward transformation, new beginnings, and stability.

Department: Housing and Supportive Services 

Exemption Status: Full-time, exempt

Location of work: This program is located at a privately owned hotel, the Comfort Inn (4685 Quebec Street), a 136-unit hotel being leased, and services funded by the City of Denver’s Office of Supportive Housing. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year, rain or shine. Reliable transportation is a must.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the NCS Director, you will support guests struggling with complex medical, psychiatric, substance misuse, and other psychosocial stressors as they work towards permanent housing solutions. You will provide intensive clinical case manag psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and use various assessment tools to support successful outcomes for guests. You will also advocate and coordinate care on an on-going basis with other partner agencies, families, and guests. 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and address social, emotional, and physical needs of guests by applying evidence-based assessments. 
• Help guests learn coping strategies to manage their self-identified issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the psychosocial and medical needs of guests.
• Develop and implement stability plans and complete required reporting activities by specific timeframes.
• Provide supportive counseling or crisis intervention to guests. Provide external referrals when clinically appropriate.
• Provide education, information, and referrals to guests regarding mental health, substance misuse, and related services.
• Advocate on behalf of guests, with partner agencies, medical practitioners, and within the community.
• Schedule room visits when necessary to assess the living situations of guests for accessibility, appropriate service referrals, and to determine the need for further services.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead prosocial activities for guests in collaboration with the supportive services team.

• Organize and lead psychoeducational groups, with a focus on harm reduction.
• Work with the management team in program development as requested.
• Provide guest care in a nondiscriminatory and nonjudgmental way.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Licensed or licensed eligible (LCSW, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist).
• Three (3) years of experience working with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in a community setting.
• Working knowledge of metro Denver agencies, programs, criminal justice system, veterans’ services, and homeless services.
• Experience as a service provider with a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Work experience with individuals experiencing substance misuse.
• Interest and experience in working with a harm reduction model.
• Trauma-informed approach or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently.

BENEFITS

Salary is $55,000-$65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, exempt position with a robust benefits package including:

Employer-paid health insurance with an HRA plan

Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Generous paid sick/vacation leave

Robust pension plan (5% plus a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%)

TO APPLY

A resume is required. A cover letter is strongly encouraged and should explain how the position fits into your professional goals. Invitations for interviews will be extended upon review of qualified candidates until the position is filled.

Saint Francis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

St. Francis Center (SFC) strives to create a more just, diverse, equitable, and inclusive society for our community members who experience homelessness and turn to us for refuge. This begins with how we serve our guests and residents as well as how staff, volunteers, and board members treat each other. SFC acknowledges that, as a community, we can always do better by learning from the past and by celebrating and including all voices. SFC commits to learning and growing as we consistently strive for a more equitable and inclusive society.