What do I need to apply?
Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in Social Work, LMSW preferred. Three (3) years of experience in case management, counseling, or direct advocacy for clients in social service settings. Experience with immigrants and immigration issues prioritized.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, multi-lingual and Spanish proficiency prioritized.
- Computer skills: Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet. Experience with CARES, HOME, CAPS, and AWARDS prioritized.
- Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets.
- Physical Performance: Ability to make unit visits (walk distances, climb stairs, etc.)
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
- Other Skills:
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial and needs assessment surveys.
- Experience in service and care plan design or trauma and recovery counseling.
- Experience working with homeless individuals and people living with health and/or mental health issues and substance use. Ability to engage residents.
- Experience facilitating workshops and group activities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be highly organized, be willing to assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multi-task, detail-oriented, and be flexible.
DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.