JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Supportive Services Specialist directs and facilitates the delivery of appropriate housing stability and support services for homeless and nearly homeless participant Households as indicated by Housing First, Trauma Informed Care, and Critical Time Intervention service modalities. Job duties include conducting needs-based and program eligibility assessments, engaging in community outreach, providing case management services, and program-wide service coordination. Further, Supportive Services Specialists may develop specialty areas including: housing, employment, legal services, benefits, or others as indicated by the needs of the program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Supportive Services Specialist directs and facilitates the delivery of appropriate housing stability and support services for homeless and nearly homeless participant Households as indicated by Housing First, Trauma Informed Care, and Critical Time Intervention service modalities. Job duties include conducting needs-based and program eligibility assessments, engaging in community outreach, providing case management services, and program-wide service coordination. Further, Supportive Services Specialists may develop specialty areas including: housing, employment, legal services, benefits, or others as indicated by the needs of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a closely related field or related experience. Two years of direct human services experience; experience with homeless preferred. Experience with Participants or knowledge of the unique needs of participants. Proficient in the use of Windows and web-based application and office software. Prefer candidates with participant status. Good organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess a Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.
SALARY: $16.70 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