Whole Family Coach

HRCAP • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Performs social work, mobility case management and employment services for clients served by HRCAP. Employee is responsible for assisting clients in achieving self-sufficiency, determining eligibility for assistance through various Service Provider Network programs and by the local Human Services Departments such as financial assistance, childcare assistance, and other programs. Work involves performing case management, counseling, assessing client needs, coordinating provision of needed services, and maintaining case records.

Requirements

• Helps establish performance measures and monitors outputs and outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding of data systems, including tracking, reporting, monitoring, customer satisfaction, and evaluation.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and be an effective team member.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills a must.
• Exceptional time management skills with ability to multitask; ability to work well under pressure, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Sociology, Human Services, Psychology, or closely related field and a minimum of one year of appropriate and related experience public assistance program administration.
• Experience with program eligibility evaluation.
• Must possess experience working with public housing residents.
• Expertise in MS Office-Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license
• Criminal record check, driving record and credit rep01t required for employment
• Adept at networking, building relationships, and community engagement
• Ability to work across the organization to deliver solutions that meet internal and external objectives

Nice To Haves

• TANF and VIEW experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages intense caseload and coordinates internal and external services for assigned families. Assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency; assess needs of households and dete1mines appropriate suppo1tive services; meets with clients regularly, assigns clients to activities aligned with individual and household development plans.
• Determines eligibility for assistance and benefit levels using EmpowOR Client Management System .
• Establishes and man.hors individual and household development plan goals through information and assessment of client background.
• Explains nature of temporary assistance benefit programs and determines reason and need for assistance.
• Explains client responsibilities, rights and program availability.
• Evaluates employability status of clients and explores potential Workforce Development Programs.
• Processes intake applications for necessary community resources and diversion.
• Refers clients to Human Services as the result of overall assessment of situation as needed.
• Coordinates and participates in out of office visits with family members and other professionals.
• Prepares referrals for families requiring assistance; collaborates with Service Provider Network and other agencies or professionals as needed.
• Maintains current listing community resources.
• Create, monitor and track household development plans.
• Prepares and maintains confidential case records and files; documents all interactions with clients by entering data into EmpowOR Client Management System.
• Prepares and completes various forms, reports, correspondence, case records, client activity repo1ts, service plans, assessment instruments, needs assessments, purchase orders, invoices, applications, funding rep01ts, charts, or other documents.
• Receives and completes various .forms, repo1ts, correspondence, case records, client activity reports, service plans, assessment instruments, needs assessments, purchase orders, invoices, applications, funding reports, charts, or other document
• Operates several technology tools (desktop, laptop, tablet, cellphone, hotspot, etc.) to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections.
• Utilize MS Office, EmpowOR Client Management System, e-mail, internet, other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as replacing paper, ink, or toner.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, clients, family members, companion aides, Newport News Human Services, government agencies, counselors, medical provides, law enforcement personnel, court personnel, attorneys, schools, Service Provider Network, professional colleagues, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate activities, review status of household plans, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains confidentiality of department issues and documentation.
• Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into computer, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Perfo1ms other related duties as required.
• Represent the organization in professional, civic, and community groups as requested by the CEO.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off:
• 10 days of annual leave per year (accrued bi-weekly) for the first five years
• Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
• 1 paid day off annually for your birthday
• 11 paid holidays, including major federal holidays
• Health & Wellness:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
• HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums
• Coverage begins the first of the month after hire
• Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan
• Retirement:
• 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service
• Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level