Community Support Worker and Job Training Case

ROME GROUP; Quebec; On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker & Job Training Manager to provide essential case management services. This role emphasizes assisting clients in achieving stability through employment, health, and housing resources. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will engage with clients, advocate for their needs, and facilitate their journey towards recovery and independence. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

14 days paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Company-paid Pension Fund

Long Term Disability with buyup option

Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)

Voluntary Aflac products

Voluntary Short-term Disability

Other elective benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience required.
• Experience with substance abuse recovery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services focusing on employment and housing.
• Conduct outreach visits and assist clients with housing stability.
• Plan and deliver training on job readiness and life skills.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Case Management

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Social Work

Certification as Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email)

Job description

The Salvation Army Midland Division Midtown Service and Treatment Center is looking for a Community Support Worker & Job Training Manager. This individual will provide case management services to individuals with a special emphasis on employment, health, housing, and community resources that will assist stabilization of clients in a recovery lifestyle in the community.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position, with a starting salary of $45,000 per year. The Salvation Army Midtown Service and Treatment Center is located at 2900 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO.

Essential Functions

• Professionally complete case management functions that include but are not limited to intake, assessments, treatment planning, ongoing individual sessions to monitor progress and facilitate problem-solving, educating clients regarding resources, and consulting/coordinating with other members of the integrated team and community resources.
• Make referrals to community resources based on client goals, establishing stability.
• Contact clients who have unexcused absence from the program in order to re-engage them and promote recovery efforts.
• Arrange and refer for services and resources, and when necessary, advocate to obtain the services and quality of services to which the client is entitled.
• Monitor service delivery by providers external to the program and ensure communication and coordination of services.
• Locate and coordinate services and resource acquisition.
• Provide experiential training in life skills and resource acquisition.
• Provide information and education to clients in accordance with their treatment plan.
• Plan for relapse prevention and monitor needed ongoing services.
• Conduct outreach visits to clients residing in shelters and provide transportation for housing search activities.
• Advocate on behalf of clients seeking housing assistance.
• Actively assist clients in addressing outstanding rent and utility bills that place clients at risk of becoming homeless or that could serve as barriers to clients securing housing.
• Provide information on affordable housing transitional and/or permanent supportive housing options to clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining and/or remaining in permanent or transitional housing. Help clients in the use of community resources.
• Develop good working relationships with landlords, St. Louis Housing Authority, and all appropriate housing affiliations.
• Identify and recruit new landlords to expand the network of housing providers receptive to homeless applicants.
• Conduct home visits to facilitate client stabilization in housing as needed.
• Provide regular training sessions to clients regarding information on employment readiness, resumes, interviewing, networking, housing opportunities, home care techniques, tenant responsibilities, and budgeting.
• Conduct job readiness assessments and sessions with clients.
• Assist clients with application and resume preparation.
• Assist clients with interview preparation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human social work, psychology, nursing, or a closely related area plus one year of work experience is required. Experience working with individuals recovering from substance abuse is a plus. Combination of education and work experience will be considered. Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Missouri Associate Alcohol & Drug Counselor (MAADC I or II) is a plus. If not currently holding a credential through MSAPCB, application required within first 90 days of employment. Requires some computer word processing, spreadsheet, and email experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; understanding of the homeless and chemically dependent. CPR/First Aid certification and annual TB test required. Must be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision. Must demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, etc. Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. There will be times the individual is frequently in and out of vehicles.

Fair Chance Hire

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• 14 days paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Pension Fund
• Long Term Disability with buyup option
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Other elective benefits