Transitional Housing Specialist

Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Transitional Housing Specialist

Tinley Park, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Job Title: Transitional Housing Specialist Program: Transitional Housing Services Reports to: Director of Housing and Financial Assistance Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:00pm –Occasional Evenings Classification: Full Time-Non-Exempt Job Classification: Advocate

    SUMMARY: Coordinate and assure continuity of services necessary for a client’s success in the Transitional Housing Program through case management and counseling. Provide assessment, monitoring, planning, linkage and advocacy for the most appropriate services for clients enrolled. Effectively maintain and manage assigned caseload contingent on needs, strengths, and abilities of the client served. Adheres to all agency and grant requirements.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Counseling or Related Field, Valid Driver’s License

    Experience Required:

    1-5 years’ experience working with families in crisis

    Experience working with DV Victims

    3-5 years of job-related experience.

    Experience in residential setting/group home (Preferred)

    Strong Project Management and personal workflow skills.

    Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Bilingual, Spanish speaking and writing (a plus)

    Credentialling Required: X 40 Hour DV Training

    Skills Needed:

    Work autonomously and productively

    Highly organized, strong attention to detail

    Commitment to non-violence within families and homes

    Problem Solver, team member and sound judgement

    Outstanding leadership, interpersonal and problem- solving skills.

    Must have the ability to create a comprehensive plan and follow through on each detail. This person must be highly organized, have excellent relationship building skills and experience, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment.