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Location:
Burlington, VT
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Industry:
Not for Profit - Charitable
Job Type:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Experience:
Not Specified
Description
Exciting New Career Opportunities with Pathways to Housing Inc. in Burlington Vermont
Make a Difference …Work Pathways to Housing Inc.
Pathways to Housing Inc., is a large, well- regarded, national leader in the housing first, not-for-profit agency .We provide a range of housing, clinical and support services throughout the NY and PA metropolitan and are now proud to announce that we are hiring to staff a new Housing First ACT Team based in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County .We seek individuals who are patient, creative, flexible, compassionate and experienced to provide sensitive, caring services and support to the homeless population with mental health/ substance abuse challenges.
Service Coordinators are members of the ACT team and work together to provide services in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner. The Service Coordinator provides and coordinates all services and has a primary caseload of ten clients and shares responsibility with team for all other clients who have histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance abuse, criminal justice, and other trauma. Examples of work are listed, but not limited to:
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Collaborate with client in the formulation of a comprehensive service plan that is reviewed and modified with client on a regular basis.
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Provide outreach, case management, counseling, advocacy, and other needed services to clients in any environment.
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Provide individually tailored services to each client—i.e. housing placement, independent living skills, vocational guidance, appointment escorts, integrated substance use treatment, and family counseling.
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Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including case notes, statistics, letters, psychological evaluations, etc.).
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Assist clients to manage their monies, including preparing budgets with clients and computing expenses.
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Coordinate and monitor referrals to community services, and advocate client participation in them.
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Educate, inform and advocate for clients regarding benefits and entitlements (Social Security, Public Assistance, food stamps, etc.).
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Lead groups, workshops, and in-services on topics such as substance abuse, safe sex, domestic violence, etc.
Peer Specialist Responsibilities
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Provide clients with education
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Provide individual/group counseling for clients
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Assist with community integration and escort clients to community self help groups
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Provide ongoing education to ACT team members.
Requirements
- Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with disabilities and other minority populations.
- Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services
- Career experience in social services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities.
- Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- Drivers License preferable.
- Non-credentialed individuals with experience in mental health service delivery can qualify for this position on the team.
Pathways to Housing Inc. offers a competitive salary based on experience and a full benefit package, including medical/dental, pension contribution and tuition assistance.EOE.
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