Weaver House Case Manager - Part-Time
About The Position
Greensboro Urban Ministry provides opportunities for housing solutions, safe shelter, food, and support services year-round for residents of the greater Greensboro community. Founded in 1967, Greensboro Urban Ministry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Guilford County, North Carolina. The Weaver House Case Manager will provide case management and housing services to clients at the Weaver House Emergency Shelter. This is a part-time position requiring 20-25 hours per week, with shifts scheduled Monday-Friday alternating between 8:00 AM-1:00 PM and 1:00 PM-6:00 PM to meet client needs. Specific days will be assigned after hire. The pay rate is $20-$22/Hour, based on education and experience.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or relevant social services required.
- Speaking, standing, sitting, walking, reading, writing, keyboarding, organizing, problem solving, planning, interpreting data, making decisions, driving.
- Interviewing, assessment, case management, advocacy, and clinical skills.
- Strong skills in organization and attention to details.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work with people with diverse needs.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- High regard for confidentiality.
- Good understanding of professional boundaries.
- Knowledge of homelessness, Rapid Rehousing and Housing First.
- Knowledge of community resources.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in human services preferred.
- Three (3) years of experience in case management preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-going case management to clients (referrals, advocacy, budgeting, etc.) in the shelter and community, as needed.
- Assist clients with obtaining permanent housing and addressing barriers to housing.
- Assist clients with developing the skills for continued bill management and payment for sustainability and prevention of a return to homelessness.
- Engage clients using a client-centered, strengths-based perspective and using motivational interviewing strategies.
- Integrate current social work practices including Systems Theory, and Solutions Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Theory Models.
- Assess issues related to mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence and develop treatment plans to address needs.
- Conduct groups for Weaver House clients using evidence-based models.
- Complete VI-SPDAT assessments as necessary.
- Maintain proper documentation in files and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
- Refer residents to appropriate community resources.
- Commitment to Weaver House program mission and vision.
- Attends agency and program meetings.
- Weekly supervision.
- Attend training related to employment functions and responsibilities.
- Other duties as the Director of Case Management may deem necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
