Overview

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Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!)

What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker

It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community.

You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency. You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen.

At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities.

We are a united group, guided by our Core Values… We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do. We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered!

If this describes you… YOU may belong here! We are your people.

Responsibilities

Do you believe housing is healthcare and we all deserve a safe home? Do you want to be creative and give people support in obtaining and maintaining a home? Do you enjoy building relationships with community landlords and housing providers? Do you want to spend your days crossing the T’s and Dotting the eyes to make certain those we serve our housed? This may be your role -

In addition to other responsibilities, this position will have the opportunity to:

• Assess Family needs, strengths, and abilities to build a collaborative action plan to reach goals of increase independence
• Develop budget with clients to determine housing cost and to maintain housing
• Provide hand-on life skills teaching and coaching including housekeeping, budgeting and meal preparation to ensure ability to maintain housing
• Conduct home visits to assess and provide supports to establish a hygienic living environment to meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
• Provides creative interventions and linkages to support clients in meeting housing and health goals.
• Locates affordable housing options
• Meets with internal and external interdisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate client services and documents outcomes of meetings
• Provide information and negotiates with landlord and prepares for informal hearing/appeals.
• Submits all documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including electronic records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience in case management which may include internships, preferred
• Substance abuse treatment or residential setting experience preferred.
• HIV/AIDS knowledge preferred
• Proficient computer skills.
• Knowledge of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Symptoms and interventions
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Health or Human Services from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual preferred.
• HIV 500
• Valid Florida Driver's license and ongoing proof of insurance required and ability to provide own transportation.

Important Notes

Certificates/Training/Licenses:

• HOPWA Training Modules
• HIV 500

Applicants must submit to a Level 2 Background and Pre-employment Drug Screening.

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following: Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance

Qualifications

We at Broward House believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.