Supportive Services Specialist - Chesapeake

Supportive Services Specialist - Chesapeake SupportWorks Housing - 3.5 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time $24.00 - $24.03 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Patient treatment planning CPR Certification Electronic health records (EHR) management Medicaid billing Interagency collaboration in community supervision 5 years Spreadsheets Direct client contact Filing Client file management Clinical case management notes Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Care planning in social services Working with individuals experiencing homelessness Driver's License Records management Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Data management Collaborating with law enforcement agencies Working with incarcerated individuals Working with adults with disabilities Adults with developmental disabilities Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services Client advocacy in social work Medicaid Productivity software Working with individuals with physical disabilities Full Job Description A career at SupportWorks Housing, formerly Virginia Supportive Housing is a choice. We are here because we are driven to make a difference. We serve our most vulnerable neighbors by removing the barriers that have prevented them from maintaining stable housing, health, and wellness. We meet people where they are and treat them with dignity and respect. We support them through their unique challenges and traumas resulting from homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We give them support even when they don't know they need it. We don't give up. This work can be hard, but the impact is real. If you are committed, caring and resilient and looking to make a difference, a career at SupportWorks is for you.

The Role:

Supportive Services Specialist, Herons Landing, Chesapeake, VA What You'll Do:

You'll work with the Team Lead to serve our clients: low income and disabled adults who may be experiencing homelessness and repeated incarcerations. Provide case management expertise such as assessments, treatment planning, supportive counseling, linking to community resources, monitoring progress, collaboration with other providers, and care coordination. Assist in outreach/engagement activities with clients, families, community providers, landlords and medical personnel. Advocate for clients in court, testify on behalf of the client and/or services, and collaborate with law enforcement, public defenders, DSS and departments of corrections. Maintain client contact and files, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

What We Offer:

A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans starting after one month of employment. Short term/long term disability and life insurance at no cost, plus voluntary life insurance. An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and a 403b retirement plan with a company match. A generous PTO plan including vacation, sick and personal days, and 13 paid holidays! What You'll Bring to

SupportWorks:

A Bachelor's degree in human services preferred, and one+ year of experience in the field of direct services with adults with low-income, physical disabilities, behavioral health and developmental disorders, and/or history of homelessness and incarcerations; OR a Bachelor's degree preferred, in an area other than human services and five+ years case management experience in the field Knowledge of homeless and offender population and appropriate community resources, especially entitlement and housing resources SOAR certification and experience strongly preferred, and CPR/First Aid Certification Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse disorders, community resources, medication management, and recovery concepts Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel Prior experience in a human services environment supported by grants; knowledge of electronic health records/data management and Medicaid billing helpful Valid VA Driver's license and reliable transportation - you'll travel approximately 10% of the time