JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lead Supportive Services Specialist is responsible for all case management duties, including assessing eligibility, conducting intakes, developing a reasonable housing plan, coordinating services and providing case management for homeless or near-homeless individuals and their families. Assists individuals and families in obtaining benefits for which they are eligible. The Lead Supportive Services Specialists Specialist is responsible for possessing an in-depth knowledge regarding general program requirements, and further specialization in either Homeless Prevention or Rapid Rehousing in order to act as a resource, guide, and mentor for other Supportive Services Specialists.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lead Supportive Services Specialist is responsible for all case management duties, including assessing eligibility, conducting intakes, developing a reasonable housing plan, coordinating services and providing case management for homeless or near-homeless individuals and their families. Assists individuals and families in obtaining benefits for which they are eligible. The Lead Supportive Services Specialists Specialist is responsible for possessing an in-depth knowledge regarding general program requirements, and further specialization in either Homeless Prevention or Rapid Rehousing in order to act as a resource, guide, and mentor for other Supportive Services Specialists.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in human services or related field or equivalent relevant experience. Two years direct case management experience. Experience in working with homeless population. Requires own transportation, valid driver's license and up-to-date insurance. Experience in working with computers, client level data entry, and human services-based research preferred.
SALARY: $17.41 per hour
HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America offers a comprehensive benefit package. Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status:
- Health and Dental
- Pension and 403b Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation & Sick Leave