Emergency Shelter Coordinator - Swing Shift

Catholic Charities USA • Las Vegas, NV

116d • $15

About The Position

The Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (CCSN) Emergency Shelter Coordinator works in coordination with Case Management staff to address the broad array of client needs. The coordinator serves as the contact for partner agency case managers and for clients when case managers are not available. The Coordinator acts primarily as a case coordinator rather than a provider of direct services, however, may perform duties that include outreach, prevention and harm reduction, crisis intervention, health education, substance abuse and mental health referrals, and benefits counseling. The Emergency Shelter Coordinator reaches out to governmental, faith-based, nonprofit service providers and local businesses to continue building upon and towards developing a cohesive, collaborative and coordinated system of care to create a seamless, client-centered system of case management, providing the capacity to extend the reach of resources available to Southern Nevada's homeless population.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One-year experience performing Customer Service or Social Service work is desirable or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Windows platform required.
• Prior experience with the homeless population is a plus.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is a plus.
• Have the ability to pass a criminal, drug-screening, and employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Working with coordinated case managers, promotes a comprehensive knowledge of the scope, purpose/role, and eligibility requirements of available services provided by each case manager in a collaborative or coordinated arrangement.
• Coordinate Emergency Shelter intake, enrollment, and data collection at Emergency Shelter intake/reception center.
• Makes entries to client files and entries in the program database on a daily basis.
• Assists clients by managing use of services, and expediting service delivery through linkage activities.
• Facilitates and coordinates supportive activities with case management, including employment assistance programs, job readiness training, and financial education.
• Establishes and maintains resources.
• Reviews programs and eligibility requirements, outreach to current and potential partner agencies, monitoring social action, data collection and program evaluation.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for homeless men and staff.
• Maintain awareness of situations that may result in safety, hazards, or property damage, and notify the supervisor on duty.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED