Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Works and collaborates with team members and community partner agencies to help identify evaluate and assist potential and current clients
- Assists clients and their families with reaching housing stability
- Conducts intakes move-ins BPSAs and Housing Stability Plans with clients
- Maintains client records and documents services in HMIS per agency standards
- Provides case management services to clients
- Coordinates activities and services for clients to help them achieve their goals
- Works with Property Management and helps remediate possible tenant issues
- Informs clients of important events resources and activities
- Locates appropriate resources for clients and makes appropriate referrals
- Attends community meetings to staff clients and act as agency liaison for program
- Completes screenings assists in housing searches and landlord outreach as needed by the team
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Skills Required
- Bachelors degree in a related field is required; Social Work degree is preferred
- Licensed in Social Work and/or related credentials are given priority
- Must have a valid Indiana drivers license and be eligible for HVAFs auto insurance at all times during employment per insurance carriers requirements
- Must be able to complete a background screening with an acceptable outcome
- Ability to lift move and organize items up to 45 pounds especially when helping clients move-in and move-out
- Willingness to be flexible and cooperative
- Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and also effectively collaborate with other teams and departments within the agency
- Acquired knowledge of all HVAF programs understanding of programs and ability to refer to HVAF programs
- Demonstrated strong understanding and comprehension of programs and community resources
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate verbally in writing and through presentations
- Demonstrated strong time management skills and ability to prioritize according to urgency and deadlines
- Knowledgeable of and able to provide referrals to other community resources
- Knowledgeable of the factors associated with homelessness substance abuse and mental illness
- Maintain a positive attitude and demeanor in all situations
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
- Dedication and commitment to the agency and to helping people
Additional Information :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to complete the overall objectives of HVAF of Indiana Inc.s mission.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time