Position Description:
Support for families in Monroe County DHS Emergency Housing
We seek a candidate who has experience as a Case Manager, but who also can guide families traumatized by a homeless episode. Knowledge of Spanish is a priority. Patience in helping families, many of whom are new to the area, and who area struggling to maintain employment while negotiating the bureaucracies in order to regain self sufficiency. Families have children, sometimes many, and maintain their own household living independently while the candidate, working in tandem with DHS and the Housing Council, find them an acceptable apartment. Record keeping is part of the job. Networking with other homeless providers is an important tool to improve outcomes.
The salary scale starts at $30,000 depending upon experience, with scheduled annual increases. Generous fringe benefits. Regular hours, but must be available to take calls during the evening in order to refer families to help in an emergency. A van is provided for the candidate to pick families up at emergency shelters, and to drive to appointments, food pantries, public market and grocery, when transit is not practical. A collegial and dedicated support staff is available. Clean driving record preferred.
Candidates with prior histories of homelessness or who have recovered from difficulties will be given careful consideration.
Respond with brief resume and statement no longer than this advert by e mail to: arch.home@post.harvard.edu. Submissions will be given immediate attention given the target start date of early January. Target deadline for inquiries is Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Provide phone number for response.
Tempro Development Co. Inc, provider of Family Emergency Homes to County of Monroe.
