Caseworker​/Project YELLOW Door TH​/RRH

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144

Division/Department: Homeless Assistance Services
Location: Main Office
Job Title: Caseworker/Project YELLOW Door TH/RRH
Reports To: Homeless Services Program Manager
Type of Position: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week or as demanded by the job
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $21.63 - $22.60 per hour
For more information, please click on this link: Caseworker/Project YELLOW Door TH/RRH 8-4-2025

The caseworker for Project YELLOW Door provides comprehensive supportive services to young adults 18-24 experiencinghomelessness 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.

• 1. Participate in the program admission process and established goals, which includes:
• a. Reviewing the Coordinated Entry Assessment and TAY-SPDAT in Wi Homelessness Management Information System
• b. Providing participants with a program orientation at intake meeting
• c. Acquiring necessary releases of information to gather background information and share information for the required collaboration of services and mainstream resources
• d. Obtaining third party verification of homelessness that determines eligibility for the program and may include documentation of a disability from a qualified licensed professional
• e. Understanding and assisting with the management of program and system performance measures
• f. Participating in the bi-annual Point-in-Time Event
• g. Collaborating 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:
• a. Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the overall service delivered to the participant
• b. Assist clients obtain safe secure living arrangements by teaching apartment searching skills
• c. Assist clients move in and out of apartments/houses
• d. Help participants learn to live in housing, maintain their housing in a safe manner, maintain positive rapport with neighbors and the landlord
• e. Create a comprehensive Housing and Employment Stability Plan with the participant and provide appropriate interventions to assist with goal achievement
• f. Learn and Implement concepts of Positive Youth Development
• g. Help participants create support systems and participate in the community, as they desire.
• h. Provide individualized budgeting and money management skills to program participants as needed
• i. Teach basic, intermediate and advanced social skills based on need
• j. Collaborate with Landlords and Other Community Service Providers
• k. Coordinate opportunities for educational advancement, such as GED preparation and attainment, post-secondary training, and vocational education
• l. Assist with job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling, job preparation training, dress and grooming, job placement and job maintenance
• m. Provide assistance in accessing mainstream benefits, including food stamps, childcare assistance, and health insurance
• n. Assist participant access Mental Health, AODA and Medical services as needed
• o. Provide assistance with ensuring participants have access to food and clothing
• p. Provide transportation and assist in developing transportation skill.
• q. Develop and run weekly Life Skills Groups
• r. Work with the participant to establish a discharge plan six months prior to program exit and work with thatparticipant intensively to ensure exit to self-sufficiency and housing stability
• 3. Learn and Implement concepts of Positive Youth Development
• 4. Ensure documentation is complete and accurate
• a. Use Client Tracking System to document client contacts and progress
• b. Complete data entry and data clean up in HMIS as required
• c. Complete check request and upload housing documents on a monthly basis and submit on time
• d. Complete and maintain client files and ensure the information matches the data entered in HMIS
• e. Complete and file discharge plans appropriately
• 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

• 1. Is responsible for creating a positive, relaxed and supportive environment
• a. Actively engages clients in amicable conversation, shares in activities and responds to needs/requests in a timely
• b. Accepts and respects the client’s circumstances, asks about feelings and interests; validates feelings with empathy, offers encouragement; celebrated accomplishments

• 1. Promotes a strength-based approach to teaching…