Clear Path Assessor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clear Path Mobile Assessor (CLRPTHAS) 1 year position

Clear Path

Director of Coordinated Entry and CQI

Hourly – Non – Exempt

Full Time (40 HRS)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by an incumbent in this position. This position may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. The description is not a contract or guarantee any kind, can be changed or eliminated at any time and does not alter the at – will status of all non – contractual employees.

The Clear Path Assessor in Gateway Center’s Coordinated Assessment Program (CAP) is responsible for completing assessments utilizing the VI-SPDAT 2.0; completing intakes for clients that are eligible for residential placement at Gateway Center; providing client‑centered case management services utilizing evidence‑based intervention strategies; developing individualized housing plans; and linking clients with community‑based housing and service resources. The Clear Path Assessor must have extensive experience working with individuals that are homeless, knowledge of Housing First, harm reduction strategies, local homeless services, and housing subsidy and support programs (i.e. Section 8, Rapid Re‑housing, Shelter + Care, and VASH) are preferred.

This position is primarily mobile and will be an assessor at coordinated access mobile points, all within 5 miles of the Gateway Center. This position will utilize motivational interviewing as part of the coaching model for the approach to case management that supports moving clients toward becoming self‑sufficient. This position should also be trained in Trauma‑Informed Care.

• Develop goals through the use of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) and monitor progress.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of housing needs.
• Participate in case staffing, including multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Comply with all agency confidentiality standards.
• Provide case management services, including providing appropriate resources, tools, and counseling to assist participants in achieving their case plan goals; making referrals for services; following up to ensure that the referrals were completed and tracking and documenting participant progress.
• Encourage and support client participation in activities and events that increase ability to remain linked to care and/or behavioral health care, identify employment options or cash benefits, and identify housing options.
• Build internal and external relationships with partners that support clients in their ability to reach their goals.
• Document client contacts within 72 hours and maintain up‑to‑date information on services provided to participants in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and hard‑copy case records.
• Submit monthly reports to supervisor.
• Participate in staff development and all required agency meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in social service field preferred (e.g. social work, counseling, child and family services, human services).
• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field accepted.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Word and other software packages.
• Flexibility (position will require some evenings and weekend).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,…