Job Title: Transitional Housing Specialist
Program: Transitional Housing Services
Reports to: Director of Housing and Financial Assistance
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:00pm –Occasional Evenings
Classification: Full Time-Non-Exempt
Job Classification: Advocate
SUMMARY:
Coordinate and assure continuity of services necessary for a client’s success in the Transitional Housing Program through case management and counseling. Provide assessment, monitoring, planning, linkage and advocacy for the most appropriate services for clients enrolled. Effectively maintain and manage assigned caseload contingent on needs, strengths, and abilities of the client served. Adheres to all agency and grant requirements.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Counseling or Related Field, Valid Driver’s License
Experience Required:
- 1-5 years’ experience working with families in crisis
- Experience working with DV Victims
- 3-5 years of job-related experience.
- Experience in residential setting/group home (Preferred)
- Strong Project Management and personal workflow skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Bilingual, Spanish speaking and writing (a plus)
Credentialling Required: X 40 Hour DV Training
Skills Needed:
- Work autonomously and productively
- Highly organized, strong attention to detail
- Commitment to non-violence within families and homes
- Problem Solver, team member and sound judgement
- Outstanding leadership, interpersonal and problem- solving skills.
Must have the ability to create a comprehensive plan and follow through on each detail. This person must be highly organized, have excellent relationship building skills and experience, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has been providing hope and services to victims of domestic violence for over 40 years through housing, counseling, advocacy, outreach and prevention programs. We are a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. With a staff of more than 50 employees and a budget of over four million dollars, the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicago’s south suburban communities.