A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
Life Coach Hampton Roads Community Action Program - 2.5 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Part-time $23.50 - $25.50 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Presentation software Welfare eligibility determination Sociology Company vehicle operation Driver's License Bachelor's degree Human Services Networking through strategic partnership building Social Work Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Company Overview Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) is dedicated to connecting individuals and families to educational, social, and economic programs that foster self-sufficiency. Through award-winning initiatives in education, training, housing, emergency services, and more, we strive to create hope and build a stronger community for all.
FUNDING NOTICE
The position will be reviewed by March 31st annually to determine funding availability in the new fiscal year beginning July 1st annually.
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Proof of receipt of the
COVID-19
vaccination required. Proof of immunization must include a copy of documentation indicating the vaccines received.
WORKING SCHEDULE
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POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS ESSENTIAL AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE OFFICE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE WHOLE FAMILY COACH WILL BE ISSUED A MOBILE DEVICE TO MANAGE DAY, EVENING, AND WEEKEND PROGRAMMING AT VARIOUS AGENCY SITES AND ACCESS TO AN AGENCY VEHICLE. THIS POSITION WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTENDING EARLY MORNING, EVENING, AND WEEKEND EVENTS AS ASSIGNED. SUMMARY
Performs social work, mobility case management and employment services for clients served by HRCAP. Employee is responsible for assisting clients in achieving self-sufficiency, determining eligibility for assistance through various Service Provider Network programs and by the local Human Services Departments such as financial assistance, childcare assistance, and other programs. Work involves performing case management, counseling, assessing client needs, coordinating provision of needed services, and maintaining case records. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned. Manages intense caseload and coordinates internal and external services for assigned families. Assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency; assess needs of households and determines appropriate supportive services; meets with client regularly, assigns clients to activities aligned with individual and household development plans. Additional duties will be assigned.
Education and or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Sociology, Human Services, Psychology, or closely related field and a minimum of one year of appropriate and related experience public assistance program administration. Experience with program eligibility evaluation Must possess experience working with public housing residents. TANF and VIEW experience preferred. Expertise in MS Office-Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Must possess and maintain a Valid Virginia driver's license Criminal Record Check, driving record and credit report required for employment Adept at networking, building relationships, and community engagement Ability to work across the organization to deliver solutions that meet internal and external objectives.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current state driver's license, proof of current auto insurance coverage, satisfactory driving record and current state driver's license, proof of current auto insurance coverage, satisfactory driving record and working vehicle required.
