Community Services Counselor Community Services Job Everett area,Washington USA,Social Work

Position: Community Services Counselor-Housing & Community Services

The Office of Housing and Community Services is hiring one full-time Community Services Counselor position in the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) rental assistance program. This employee will work in a supportive team environment to help HEN program recipients who are experiencing homelessness to obtain and maintain housing.

Ideal Candidate

Has experience working with low-income or homeless populations.
Is able to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, landlords, social service program staff, county staff, and the public.
Has experience assisting clients with disabling conditions to access services.
Can demonstrate a commitment to equitable systems and processes.

Application Process

Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish County’s Neo Gov site by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete, verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of this posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS.

If you have problems with your application, please contact Neo Gov Application Support at .

About Human Services

The Human Services Department mission is to help all people meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. The Human Services Department consists of approximately 350 diverse, friendly, and dedicated employees who receive outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life‑long career with Snohomish County Government.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma‑informed department.

Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County. Contact

Please reach out to Joeann Turck ck with any questions regarding this posting.

BASIC FUNCTION

To provide responsible service delivery to: homeless clients and/or those at risk of becoming homeless or other low‑income persons.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Interviews clients, reviews records and consults other professional sources in order to identify problems, assess client needs, gather information regarding eligibility for various programs and become acquainted with the clients.

Assists clients in accessing needed services and/or programs available through community agencies; makes referrals as appropriate; monitors and measures client progress.

Provides guidance and emotional support to assist clients in understanding and overcoming barriers to housing; assists clients in resolving housing problems and crisis situations.

Maintains contacts with area social and health service agencies to keep informed of services available and develop new resources; keeps informed about new developments and techniques in counseling, guidance, and housing.

Maintains detailed case records; prepares required reports, forms, documents and grant requests; operates personal computer to record data, write reports, and prepare other written materials.

Responds to telephone and written requests for information from potential clients, government agencies, other county departments, human service providers, and the general public.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

May serve as liaison between the County and program subcontractors, other affected agencies, and various community groups as required; coordinates program activities with other Human Services divisions and programs and with other agencies and groups as necessary.

May manage computerized service data and reporting systems using databases and spreadsheets to generate reports and tracking program information as necessary.

Performs related duties as required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, will be required prior to appointment.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Housing, homelessness and low income issues and resources.
Functions and resources of social and health service agencies.

Ability to:

Effectively interview clients, prepare action plans, determine courses of action and evaluate individual progress.
Establish and maintain rapport with clients, guide them toward positive goals and communicate with them in both supportive and confrontational modes.
Communicate effectively with people…


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