Responsibilities
- Interact with clients and staff members in a manner that is respectful and empowering.
- Consistent and dependable attendance.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings, program meetings, and trainings.
- Present a professional demeanor to the community through appearance, communication, and presentation.
Essential Functions
- Implement the goals and objectives of the housing program.
- Provide crisis intervention and support services to women and children living in the housing program.
- Advocate on behalf of program participants to access community support and resources.
- Provide Safety Planning.
- Facilitate Access to community resources and support.
- Research, prepare, and facilitate groups.
- Engage in and role model direct conflict resolution and mediation.
- Address housing issues that require de-escalation and/or mediation.
- Assist participants in areas such as grocery shopping, food boxes, paying bills, and keeping their unit in a manner compliant with basic health and safety codes.
- Assist in securing income client qualifies for, such as disability, ATAP, ASAP, etc.
- Maintain accurate client records and statistics information including the HMIS system as required by the agency and funders.
- Clean program areas and common areas as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Housing Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or closely related field; sufficient job experience may be used in lieu of education.
- One-year experience with trauma issues, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group facilitation.
- Valid AK Driver’s License.
- Proficient with computers and ability to do data entry.
- Ability to lift 40lbs and walk upstairs.
- Excellent interpersonal, group, and written communication skills.
- Ability to pass background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years’ experience in case management.
- Knowledge of Alaska Culture.
- Knowledge or prior experience regarding substance abuse and mental health issues.
Supervision: Directly responsible to the Housing Director.
Hours: Less than 31 hours per week, may include weekends and evenings.
Salary: $22.55 – $25.37 DOE Non-Exempt