Caseworker​/Project YELLOW Door RRH

Caseworker/Project YELLOW Door

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. 3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144 Division/Department:
Homeless Assistance Services

Location:

Main Office Type of Position:
Full-time

Schedule:

40 hours per week or as demanded by the job FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Starting Pay: $22.60 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The caseworker for Project YELLOW Door provides comprehensive supportive services to young adults 18-24 experiencing homelessness in scattered site living arrangements. Using a person centered, trauma informed approach to service delivery, the caseworker is responsible for assessing need, developing and working with a housing stability plan, and applying individualized interventions to assist young adults achieve their self-defined goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in the program admission process and established goals, which includes:

• Review all coordinated entry assessments in Clarity HMIS (WI Homeless Management Information System) at program
• Provide participants with a program orientation at intake meeting
• Acquire necessary releases of information to gather background information and share information for the required collaboration of services and mainstream resources
• Obtain third party verification of homelessness that determines eligibility for the program and may include documentation of a disability from a qualified licensed professional
• Understand and assist with the management of program and system performance measures
• Collaborate with Emergency Shelters, Homeless Outreach Workers and other service providers working with homeless individuals and families

2. Provide case management services to program participants on a regular and consistent basis as determined by the individual's service plan. Case management includes the following:

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the overall service delivered to the participant
• Assist clients obtain safe secure living arrangements by teaching apartment searching skills
• Assist clients move in and out of apartments/houses
• Help participants learn to live in housing, maintain their housing in a safe manner, maintain positive rapport with neighbors and the landlord
• Create a comprehensive Housing and Employment Stability Plan with the participant and provide appropriate interventions to assist with goal achievement
• Learn and Implement concepts of Positive Youth Development
• Help participants create support systems and participate in the community, as they desire.
• Provide individualized budgeting and money management skills to program participants as needed
• Teach basic, intermediate and advanced social skills based on need
• Collaborate with Landlords and Other Community Service Providers
• Coordinate opportunities for educational advancement, such as GED preparation and attainment, post-secondary training, and vocational education
• Assist with job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling, job preparation training, dress and grooming, job placement and job maintenance
• Provide assistance in accessing mainstream benefits, including food stamps, childcare assistance, and health insurance
• Assist participant access Mental Health, AODA and Medical services as needed
• Provide assistance with ensuring participants have access to food and clothing
• Provide transportation and assist in developing transportation skill
• Develop and run Life Skills Groups
• Work with the participant to establish a discharge plan six months prior to program exit and work with that participant intensively to ensure exit to self-sufficiency and housing stability

3. Learn and Implement concepts of Positive Youth Development

4. Ensure all required documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within established deadlines.

5. Meet with supervisors to review program, paperwork and case management issues

6. Understand cultural diversity and show respect/sensitivity for others' values and culture

7. Promote a harassment-free environment

RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT

1. Is responsible for creating a positive, relaxed and supportive environment

EFFECTIVE TEACHING

1. Promotes a strength-based approach to teaching functional skills

TREATMENT PLANNING

1. Identifies the treatment needs of the client and collaborates on an agreed upon plan to achieve their goals

PROFESSIONALISM

1. Conduct oneself in a professional manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in a human service-related field and/or experience working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness and/or other issues that put individuals at risk of…