Supportive Services Specialist

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YMCA of the USA
Newark, NJ, USA
Full-time

YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is seeking Supportive Services Specialists for the Emergency Residence Program. This program provides emergency housing, case management and support services to families and individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing in Essex, Union and Hudson County areas. Qualified candidates will provide support services to resident families and individuals while promoting the agency culture of learning, respect and dignity.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible to collaborate for client intakes and assessments, psychosocial evaluations, ILPs and referrals to community resources.
  • Provide case management to ensure families and individuals remain housed and goals are being addressed.
  • Make needed referrals for mainstream and supportive services; arrange meetings with consumer, consumer supportive system and outside providers to coordinate services and brainstorm solutions to problems.
  • Focus of Housing First and Housing Stabilization must be maintained.
  • Must maintain required caseload up to 35 families, complete documentation in a timely manner, document accurate communication log and progress notes.
  • Provide families and individuals with transportation if needed/conduct home visits.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field (Masters preferred) and/or minimum five years of proven experience working with displaced population.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience working with homelessness and mental health population.
  • Knowledge of principle and practices of social work, social economic problems, and State and local resource agencies.
  • Strong human relations skills.
  • Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
  • Knowledge of the Homeless Management Information System, a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) a plus. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=17118&...

Job Function: 
Social Work / Counseling

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 15 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 15 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit