ob description
Job description
Education: Degree preferred in Social Work, or related field, any appropriate combination of education, experience and/or certification will be considered.
· Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in the same or similar job role is preferred.
· Language: Proficiency in oral/written English; Spanish preferred; additional languages a plus (i.e. Creole).
· Skills: Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel, other data collecting programs).
· Successful completion of Toxicology test and of Level 2 background screening.
· Successful completion and eligibility results of Level 2 screening is required by funding source for this position.
· Valid FL Driver License with clean driving record is required for this position.
· Culturally sensitive to the social, psychological and healthcare needs of the vulnerable populations serviced.
· Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills in order to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
· Demonstrates a high level of productivity while remaining calm and effective under pressure.
· A self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as, with multidisciplinary teams and co-workers.
· Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
Responsibilities:
Commitment to the Values and Mission of the Brothers of St. John of God as witnessed through Health in serving the needs of the underserved populations.
Hospitality: Create an environment where people can feel welcomed, comfortable, understood, esteemed and loved.
Respect: Recognize the richness of God’s gifts and His presence in every person regardless of age, situation in life, culture or religion.
Spirituality: Nurture a brighter, happier and richer life in time of suffering and struggle; empowering confidence in living with joy.
Quality: Work toward creating centers of excellence; fostering continuous improvement.
Healing: Respond to the need of the whole person – body, mind and spirit; energizing new hope.
Responsibility: Encourage cooperation as a way of promoting standards of competency, efficiency and accountability as we carry out our duties in the Mission.
· Coordinates services to ensure residents’ needs are met.
· Coordinate intake of residents into Q&I.
· Conducts VI-SPDAT with client with the objective of determining housing barriers, appropriate needs and interventions. Enforce shelter rules and expectations in a consistent and trauma informed manner.
· Issue exit passes for verifiable appointments in the community.
· Coordinate exits once residents have been cleared for shelter placement.
· Liaison with site supervisor, Homeless Trust staff, and other community partners regarding client matters.
· Utilize evidence-based practices in service delivery such as Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction and Critical Time Intervention.
· Complete referrals to appropriate housing programs, as appropriate.
· Documents client encounters utilizing homeless management information system (HMIS) within 24 hours of meeting with client.
· Attend and participate in team meetings, case reviews and concurrent review meetings as scheduled along with supervision and other program or agency meetings as assigned.
· Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Physical Requirements:
The noise level of the work environment can range from low to moderate. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit, stand, walk, lift, reach, kneel, push/pull, bend/stoop, climb, crawl/crouch, repetitive motions. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35,000.00 – $38,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
