LEAD SERVICE COORDINATOR
HEARTLY HOUSE, INC.
This is an exempt, full-time position that reports directly to the Residential Services Director.
*AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES *
* Assists the Residential Services Director with implementing all trauma-informed shelter, housing, and service coordination programs and services
* Provides on-call teaming about emergency client needs and requests for services to residential staff and substitutes on a rotating schedule with the Residential Services Director
* Assists the Residential Services Director with preparation of grant applications and statistical and narrative program reports for residential programs
* Assists the Residential Services Director with inventory and management of food, supplies, and donations and makes recommendations for needed items
* Provides service coordination to clients in Heartly House shelter and housing programs and clients receiving services through other agency departments, as directed
* Provides shelter coverage and direct client services during isolated shifts including evenings and/or weekends to ensure availability to clients
* Conducts client screening, intake, and needs assessment for Heartly House residential programs
* Develops, implements, updates, and evaluates individual client service plans on an ongoing basis
* Assists clients with information/referrals to appropriate service resources including but not limited to housing, health, education, training, childcare and/or employment
* Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure access to service resources outside of Heartly House
* Enforces program policies and procedures
* Provides crisis intervention to residential clients
* Mediates conflicts between residential clients
* Conducts weekly house meetings and room inspections with shelter clients
* Conducts housing unit inspections prior to move-in and during reevaluations with housing clients
* Keeps accurate case and financial records
* Maintains client confidentiality at all times
* Maintains shelter security at all times
* Meets with Residential Services Director regularly
* Attends Heartly House staff and departmental meetings as employment schedule permits
* Participates in meetings and on committees as directed by Residential Services Director
* Adheres to all Heartly House philosophies, policies, and procedures
* Other duties as assigned by Residential Services Director and/or Executive Director
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE *
* BA/BS in human services, social work, psychology, or related field.
Related practical experience may be substituted for a portion of education.
* Minimum of three years providing case management services to clients.
Work in shelter settings and with clients experiencing trauma and/or homelessness preferred.
* Maturity, reliability, dependability, punctuality
* Ability to assess situations, work independently, show initiative and flexibility in meeting client and staff needs
* Ability to motivate others
* Knowledge of trauma-informed services and working within an empowerment model
* Knowledge of intake, interviewing, and crisis management
* Working knowledge of Frederick County human service agencies
* Must successfully complete Heartly House training within probationary period
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
* Frederick, MD 21701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person