Community Support Specialist (BR COC RRH)

Community Support Specialist (BR COC RRH) Start Corporation - 3.7 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time From $18.27 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bachelor's degree in psychology Bachelor's degree in sociology Sociology Working with individuals experiencing homelessness Driver's License Bachelor's degree Counseling Psychology Social Work Full Job Description Start's Rapid Rehousing (RRH) program works with people experiencing homelessness to quickly identify and move into housing. The Community Support Specialist (CSS) helps establish eligibility, identify appropriate housing, and provides community-based case management to help clients gain independence.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Sociology, Psychology, or Counseling. Be over 18 years of age. Possess a valid driver's license Personal experience of being homeless preferred

Core Competencies:

Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard. Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants. Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan. Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately. Effectively teaches social skills and household management skills. Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact. Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines. Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.

Job Duties and Skills:

Maintains professional and ethical standards of conduct at all times. Promotes recovery, personal choice, and respect. Provides case management and supportive services (social skills, life skills, acquisition of benefits, community resource utilization, job search and placement, coping skills, money management ) for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan. Participates in setting case plan goals/objectives. Completes case plans with clients. Interviews clients and/or families and completes assessments and other clinical documentation. Completes case logs and required documentation on all client services including data entry into required data systems. Ensures that clinical documentation and client files meet all applicable standards for licensing, accreditation, or other regulatory agencies. Performs regular case maintenance activities including documenting actions, making narrative entries, preparing necessary reports and/or social summaries, etc. Consults with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area. Effectively utilizes community resources by providing appropriate referrals and linkages. Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles to provide transportation to clients. Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings. Provides and submits at least 25 hours (100 units) of reimbursable services per week. Supports and encourages landlord recruitment and retention. Actively seeks new landlords to provide fair and affordable housing opportunities to clients.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.27 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person