House Coordinator for Veterans

Washington City Mission Inc; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City Mission in Washington, PA seeks a House Coordinator for Veterans to shepherd a group of veterans in a residential program, managing a caseload and developing individualized strategies to support transitions from homelessness to independence.

You will work with an integrated program team, provide client-centered, faith-based treatment, monitor safety and progress, and help residents access vocational and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified recovery specialist certification or Peer Support Certification preferred.
• Previous military service highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uphold mission and core values.
• Maintain safety and security of residents.
• Provide case management and coordinate services for independent living.
• Use Christ-centered approach in treatment.
• Provide spiritual counseling and advocacy.
• Refer residents to external resources as needed.
• Develop comprehensive resident plans and conduct classes.
• Monitor progress and maintain case files.
• Enter documentation into the data system.
• May transport residents to meet goals.
• Build relationships with veterans’ service organizations.

Skills

Committed Christian

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Assessment and treatment

Evening shift availability

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Recovery specialist certification preferred

Military service preferred

Job description

Miracles happen at City Mission every day. Barriers are broken. Lives are transformed. At every level of our organization, we need compassionate people with the heart to serve others. Make your career a calling at City Mission! If you want to spend your workday making a difference in the community.

Position:House Coordinator for Veterans

Location: Washington, PA

Job Id:330

# of Openings:0

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Shepherd assigned group of veterans in the residential program. Responsible for a caseload of approximately 22 clients. Develop individualized strategies to improve their lives and support successful transition from homelessness to independent living. Provide client-centered, culturally sensitive treatment approach that promotes recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning. Collaborate effectively with an integrated Program team to establish and execute plan for residents. This position is highly interactive with the resident population throughout the shift and is continually monitoring the safety and security of the assigned house.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, the mission statement and core values of City Mission.
• Maintain the safety and security of the area and assigned group of residents.
• Provide case management for everyone in the assigned group. Develop support systems to meet resident's needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to achieve independent living, self-sufficiency, and family stabilization.
• Use clinically effective methods that are rooted in Christ’s love and message with clients.
• Provides spiritual counseling and advocacy for residents.
• Refer clients to outside therapeutic, social service, educational, medical resources and veterans’ specific organizations when necessary.
• Works with clients to develop a comprehensive plan with the goal of each client becoming stable and independent.
• Prepare new curriculum and facilitate 2-3 classes/week.
• Conduct crisis intervention as necessary.
• Ensure residents’ full participation in all aspects of the program, including the Career Center offerings, vocational programming, and training. Visit all...ュ work therapy sites including the vocational center.
• Monitor and document progress of residents and address concerns as they arise. Maintain case management files
• Participate in disciplinary meetings, issue discipline as appropriate, and meet with residents regarding the results of any disciplinary or service plan changes. Participate in treatment and/or multidisciplinary teams.
• Meet established goals. Generate and maintain necessary reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Enter documentation into client data management system.
• May transport or accompany residents as necessary to meet goals of service plan.
• Build relationships with veterans’ service organizations within the community.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Committed Christian with a heart to assist broken individuals towards wholeness in Christ.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, articulate and collaborative.
• Ability to function independently and possess strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
• Ability and willingness to communicate in writing and/or verbally with other treatment team members/clients
• Must be organized, self-directed and have time-management skills
• Assessment and treatment competencies specific to population being served
• Ability to work at least one evening shift per week.
• Valid driver’s license and clean 10-year motor vehicle report.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified recovery specialist certification or Peer Support Certification preferred.
• Previous military service highly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Able to climb stairs on a daily basis – frequently
• Standing, Walking - Frequently
• Warehouse environment, walking on uneven surfaces - Occasionally

Requirement:

The City Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and “ending homelessness one life at a time”. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Mission Statement. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of City Mission.
• Subscribe to City Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to the City Mission Employee Handbook.

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