JOB DESCRIPTION:  Provide concrete and counseling services to adult families referred by DHS.  Conduct client intake.  Develop Individual Service Plan  Identify benefits or entitlements that may be available to the client  Meet with the clients as required, to evaluate progress and assist client in developing and meeting individual goals.  Provide necessary referrals for services, including mental health and/ or substance abuse counseling, as required.  Advocate on the client’s behalf when necessary.  Maintain data collection and case records as required by funder  Assist clients regain and maintain control over their lives and over their own transition to independent living.  Facilitate development of self-help skills, support systems, coping strategies.  Conduct group/workshops  Ensure clients adhere to the facility’s rules and regulations and other duties as assigned by the DSS and Site Director  Facilitate client support groups focused on activities of daily living  Manage crisis within the residence and intervene appropriately to minimize risk of potential harm to residents, staff and damage to property. Notify appropriate supervisor and document events on designated forms.  Attend all Required Meetings  Perform other duties, as required by supervisor

SKILLS:  Experience providing case management services to families referred from DHS  Familiarity with community resources.  Understanding of challenges facing homeless populations.  Consistently maintain required paperwork  Ability to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries. Must demonstrate sensitivity to needs of clients in crisis.  Must demonstrate responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.

QUALIFICATIONS: *  Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or related social service field, required.  Minimum two years’ experience working with homeless populations as a Case Manager.  Familiarity with CARES, a plus.  Bi-Lingual (Spanish), preferred. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTION BY EMPLOYEE: I understand the above job description as an accurate presentation of my job performance expectations.