What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journey Home Guide - Housing Services position at Presbyterian Night Shelter?
Journey Home Guide – Housing Services
Presbyterian Night Shelter is known for serving the homeless in greatest need: those who have no other places to go. Those who present the greatest challenge to our community are welcome here. As the largest homeless shelter in Tarrant County, we serve approximately 1,000 men, women and children each night.
Presbyterian Night Shelter staff members strive with mutual respect and compassion to serve with integrity, taking responsibility for our actions to foster hope in the journey from homeless to home.
Job Summary
Responsible for case management activities for guests with the primary goals of maintaining housing and mainstream benefits along with increasing income and self-sufficiency. Case management includes providing information and referrals, life skills training, and long term goal planning with guests. Duties include assessment of needs, identification resources matched to the need, coordination with guests to connect with needs, and documentation of those services. Services must be coordinated with all relevant departments and must fall within the mission of Presbyterian Night Shelter.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field is required.
Experience working with diverse and/or difficult populations desired.
Experience working with the homeless population is preferred.
Experience working with individuals with mental illness is preferred.
Current knowledge of the local network of services preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Valid driver license and proof of auto liability insurance is required.
Salary
$20.67 per hour
This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits. Email cover letter and resume to gkilpatrick@journeyhome.org ; no phone calls please.
Presbyterian Night Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.67 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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