What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Shelter and Housing position at CHD Brand?
Our Diversion, Shelter and Housing division is looking for new members to join our diverse and dynamic team. Daily responsibilities include providing direct services to program clients living within one of our 3 different shelter models.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Constant supervision of families within the shelter
- Motivate families to maintain apartment/house upkeep
- Monitor families are adhering to agency guidelines including curfew, unattended children and child safety rules and health and safety guideline
- Encourage families to maintain constant communication with caseworker, employment specialist, and housing specialist
- Adhere to all other standards as set forth by CHD
REQUIREMENTS
- Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working with a homeless population
- Strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs
- Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license; able to maintain clear and distinct boundaries
- All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process
- Bi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply
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Direct Service Advocate_Domestic Violence Shelter
YWCA of Western Massachusetts -
Springfield, MA
