Social Worker I

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The Home Safe Program Social Worker I is responsible for providing housing-focused case management services to older adults age 60+ and dependent adults 18-59 referred by APS who are experiencing homelessness and/or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The Social Worker I will provide housing stabilization services that include home visits; information and referrals; a minimum of one (1) monthly face-to-face meeting with each client; assistance with budgeting and/or money management; assistance with accessing County and other mainstream benefits and services; developing a Housing and Services Plan; and provide financial assistance to clients as needed to identify and maintain housing.  QUALIFICATIONS:          

• BA degrees in social work or a related social services or health related field.
• Prior experience in providing case management assessments, housing plans and interventions preferred. 
• Case management and community-based service delivery experience with the older adult population preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, housing subsidies, housing resources, and landlord/tenant rights.
• HMIS or other database management strongly preferred. 
• Experience conducting field based in-home visits and treatment strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and ability to utilize telehealth platforms.
• Must be computer literate in MS Office applications.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client/customer population; ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive outcomes; able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment.
• Current unrestricted CA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance.

 RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide housing focused case management services to promote long-term housing stability. 
• Collaborate with each client to develop an individualized housing plan and budget to help clients understand their responsibilities and how to reduce costs to help maintain their housing. 
• Conduct bi-weekly case management meetings with clients to achieve goals identified in the Housing and Services Plan; meeting locations will vary and may include clients housing units, encampments, shelters, or community agencies.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation in Evolv and HMIS; case notes must be entered within two business days following the provision of services.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other funder requirements.
• Collect all pertinent documents and complete intake and enrollment with all new clients.
• Provide housing stabilization services including bi-weekly meetings; use of harm reduction approaches; linkage with community resources; identifying permanent housing options among other services. 
• Assist with outreach in the community for new client referrals, as needed. 
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in weekly individual supervisory meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

 This position reports to:  Homeless Prevention Director

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