Elmwood Shelter Services Provider

About the role

The Elmwood Shelter Services Provider will provide comprehensive housing case management services to individuals experiencing homelessness and living at the Elmwood Shelter, with a focus on supporting those with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Advocate on behalf of clients with local social service agencies, landlords, and funding sources to facilitate access to housing and essential resources.
• Assist residents with attending critical appointments and navigating community services.
• Develop and coordinate community-building within the shelter to foster engagement, stability, and supportive living environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline plus two years of community service experience or combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge have been acquired.
• Experience with database entry and office technology.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Knowledge of homelessness, recovery, housing resources, and best practices in integrated care (e.g. trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented systems of care, harm reduction).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required; bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Clean driving record, valid driver's license, and access to reliable private transportation must be maintained and ability and willingness to travel within the CVOEO service area.
• Ability to uphold health and safety standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous time off
• Retirement plan
• Discounted gym membership

Pay

$29.63 - $31.94 per hour