Job Details: Job Location: PMC-Central Virginia Area Command - Richmond, VA 23220, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: Associate Degree, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Case Management, Schedule/Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week)
This position is responsible for
Provides comprehensive, structured, case management services for emergency shelter residents. Learns and adapts to the uniqueness of a resident’s history to determine the most effective relationship approach. Develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates residents’ progress through one-on-one sessions and diagnostic tools. Advocates for community resources and services that will enable residents to resolve or ameliorate the underlying causes of their homelessness.
Key responsibilities:
- Conducts resident intake and an initial needs assessment at the time of entry to the shelter. Provides linens, toiletries, and hygiene products; replenished as needed throughout residents’ stay.
- Meets individually with residents to discuss and evaluate their progress, feelings, impressions, changes, and personal growth/development; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same.
- Prepares and maintains case records and logs; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the Homeward Community Information System (HCIS).
- Refers residents to additional counseling resources if needed. Maintains awareness of progress with external case management professionals, working as a team to meet the holistic needs of the individual.
What we are looking for in you:
- Associate degree in social work, human services, or related field from an accredited college or university; AND
- One year experience providing direct case management social services including accessing residents’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources; OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a shelter facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work on multiple cases effectively and efficiently without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
- Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)
- Duties are usually performed seated.
- Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan Available
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Voluntary Life Insurance and more!
What We Are Looking for in You::
- Associate degree in social work, human services, or related field from an accredited college or university; AND
- One year experience providing direct case management social services including accessing residents’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources; OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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