Homeless Services Assistant

Homeless Services Assistant

Annual Salary: $37058

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Join our dedicated team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Homeless Services Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide support services to the housing and homeless services team who assist those facing mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders who are or have been homeless. Working onsite you will engage directly with clients fostering relationships and contributing to their journey towards stability and independence.

You will be given great benefits such as Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account 11 paid Holidays Annual and Sick leave and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

Let us introduce ourselves

Since 1971 the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News Virginia offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorders.

ABOUT the role

The full-time Homeless Services Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the housing and homeless services team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board. This position focuses on assisting individuals facing serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders who are or have been homeless. Key responsibilities include providing transportation for clients to appointments helping with daily living skills and engaging them in recreational activities. The assistant will maintain accurate client records ensuring that documentation is up-to-date and that quality assurance activities are performed addition to supporting case managers and outreach workers the assistant will offer supportive counseling and encouragement to clients fostering a nurturing environment that promotes recovery and stability.

This role is essential in connecting clients with vital resources and services thereby enhancing their quality of life and aiding their journey toward independence.

Requirements

To thrive as a full-time Homeless Services Assistant at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board candidates must possess a blend of educational background and practical experience.

To qualify for this position candidates must have the following:

• Associates Degree in Human Services and six (6) months experience or two (2) years substance use or mental health related experience.

• Valid Drivers License.

Additionally proficiency in using computers and office equipment is required along with a strong understanding of community and agency resources for homeless individuals dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues. The ability to maintain productive relationships with colleagues and representatives from various public and private organizations is crucial. Strong oral and written communication skills alongside a holistic approach to addressing service needs will further enhance success in this rewarding role.

Ready to join our team

Were looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If youre passionate driven and committed to making a difference we want to hear from you! Dont wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Lets work together to make great things happen!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation DMV record check Child Registry search drug screening test and employment reference checks.

Required Experience:

Junior IC