Permanent Housing Connections Caseworker

Kenosha Human Development Services•Village of Somers, WI

3d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The caseworker for the Kenosha Permanent Housing Connections Program provides comprehensive supportive services to people who are experiencing chronic homelessness in scattered site living arrangements. Using a person-centered approach to service delivery the caseworker is responsible for assessing need, developing and working with a housing stability plan and applying individualized interventions to assist participants achieve their self-defined goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a human service-related field and/or experience working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness and/or other issues that put individuals at risk of housing instability.
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily
Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies
Ability to move 20 lbs. or more
Ability to accept high potential risk for exposure to infectious disease
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approach or method to best fit the situation, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Ability to regularly ask, for, give, receive and implement feedback regarding programming, treatment and job performance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Provide individual case management to program participants on a regular and consistent basis as determined by the individual’s case plan
Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the overall service delivered to the participant
Assist clients obtain safe secure living arrangements by teaching apartment searching skills
Assist clients move in and out of apartments/houses
Help participants learn to live in housing, maintain their housing in a safe manner, and get along with fellow tenants and the landlord
Create a comprehensive Housing Stability Plan with the participant and provide appropriate interventions to assist with goal achievement
Help participants create support systems and participate in the community, as they desire
Provide individualized budgeting and money management services to program participants as needed
Teach basic, intermediate and advanced social skills based on need
Collaborate with landlords and other community service providers
Coordinate opportunities for educational advancement, such as GED preparation and attainment, post-secondary training, and vocational education
Assist with job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling, job preparation training, dress and grooming, job placement and job maintenance
Provide assistance in accessing mainstream benefits, including food stamps, childcare assistance, and health insurance
Assist participant access Mental Health, AODA and Medical services as needed
Provide assistance with ensuring participants have access to food and clothing
Provide transportation and assist in developing transportation skills
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate
Use Client Tracking System to document client contacts and progress
Complete data entry into Wisconsin Service Point (WISP) as required
Complete check requests on a monthly basis and submit on time
Complete and maintain client files and ensure the information matches the data entered in WISP
Complete and file discharge plans appropriately
Participate in the program admission process and established goals
Review the Coordinated Entry Assessment and VI-SPDAT in Wisconsin Service Point.
Provide clients with a program orientation at intake meeting
Acquire necessary releases of information to gather background information and share information for the required collaboration of services and mainstream resources
Obtain third party verification of homelessness that determines eligibility for people experiencing chronic homelessness that includes documentation of the mental health diagnosis from a qualified licensed professional
Understand and assist with the management of program and system performance measures
Participate in the bi-annual Point-in-Time Event
Collaborate with Emergency Shelters, Homeless Outreach Workers and other service providers working with people who are experiencing chronic homelessness
Meet with supervisors to review program, paperwork and case management issues