Float Case Manager and Kitchen Cooridinator

Share•Vancouver, WA

2d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as back-up, support, and as a point of expertise for other Share staff to ensure smooth operations of vital functions within Share focusing in the two areas of case management for clients and meal service for clients. As a floating case manager, this position will “fill-in” for other staff who call in sick or who are out on planned or extended leave. As a floating kitchen coordinator, this position will also “fill-in” for kitchen staff who call in sick or who are out on planned or extended leave.

Requirements

2 years experience with the homeless population, chemical dependency or mental health counseling and crisis intervention.
Experience working in and/or operating a commercial kitchen
Experience in working with individuals with mental health issues and or physical disabilities desirable and the ability to work with families and individuals in crisis.
Ability to operate basic functions of the computer and familiar with Microsoft Word programs.
Knowledge or the ability to obtain the knowledge of the HMIS database
Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for the purpose of completing home visits, proof of insurance required.
Ability to be flexible
Ability to handle ambiguity
Ability to work with people who are experiences homelessness and/or vulnerable populations
Knowledge of case management best practices
Knowledge of safe food handling practices
Knowledge of food service systems
Skill in working with diverse clients in diverse settings
Skill in engaging volunteers

Nice To Haves

4 year college degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Implement all policies and procedures to operate the rapid rehousing and permanent housing case management programs.
Work with clients to support them in achieving their goals.
Develop action plans for clients to guide them in resolving their housing and personal problems.
Provide case management to assist housing clients in the office and in their homes, helping them access eligible services. Elements of the case management to be provided include:
Assistance with daily living skills
Linkage with financial entitlements
Assist with the maintenance of housing
Provide linkage with mental health treatment
Provide linkage with drug and/or alcohol dependency treatment
Assist with employment and vocational issues
Assist with educational needs and goals
Assist with parenting skill development
Maintain comprehensive case management files and statistics required by funding sources.
Attend meetings as requested or assigned by your supervisor.
Keep current with laws and regulations that impact the homeless and that are related to transitional and subsidized housing programs.
Provide services for Share's clients as assigned by your supervisor.
Enter data into the HMIS database system.
Prepare and serve food in Share’s Hot Meals Program.
Engage with volunteers assisting with food preparation.
Engage and support those participating in the meal program by being empathetic, compassionate, and humane.