Housing Assistant Coordinator; Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm (Southampton Street Shelter - Homeless Services Bureau) Job at Boston Public Health Commission
The Case Management Assistant Coordinator assists clients of Homeless Services, behavioral health department with case management needs.
DUTIES:
- Provides follow up case management services to individuals in shelter, including assistance with connection to benefits, obtaining vital documents, and connecting individuals with community resources and supports.
- Hosts internal and community-based housing agencies (BHA, HomeStart, etc.) in providing on site housing search assistance.
- Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to clients as needed under supervision of LCSW.
- Transports guests to housing appointments as needed.
- Maintains up to date and accurate service plan contacts, and progress note records for the department.
- Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach with other social service, work rehab and health services departments of the shelter.
- Develops and facilitates groups.
- Participates in social service treatment team and other assigned meetings and trainings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum one (1) year human services experience. College level course work equivalent to an Associate's degree with two (2) years human services experience or High School diploma/GED and three (3) years human services experience may be substituted for above requirements.
- Previous experience working with homeless, diverse ethnic, racial or low-income populations with an understanding of mental health, substance abuse and recovery issues.
- Knowledge of Boston area housing resources and social service agencies.
- Experience in transitional housing or community residential programs helpful. Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Computer literacy preferred.
Additional Information
City of Boston Residency Required, A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for., This position requires direct client/patient contact and as a result of such direct contact, certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties., Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification, This is a grant funded position, The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply
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