Shelter Diversion Coordinator

Description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year, excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security.

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? At Catholic Charities Diocese, of Joliet we are mission-driven, focused on positive results for people and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect.

If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in making a difference! Discover an extraordinary career opportunity that combines competitive pay with outstanding benefits.

General Responsibilities

1. Operate as a member of the Daybreak Center team.
2. Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and provide coordination of services to assist the identified population to gain access to and receive needed services.
3. Monitor ongoing client services, advocate as needed for assigned client caseload.
4. Provide services in an office or field-based setting.
5. Act as agency ambassador in communities served.
6. Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.

Essential Functions

1. Help newly homeless persons and those at imminent risk of homelessness identify and implement strategies that will prevent them from having to actually enter shelter.
2. Develop creative housing solutions unique to the individual such as family mediation, roommate agreements, rental agreements, repayment agreements, verbal and/or written agreements between family members, conversations with probation officers, landlords, etc.
3. Coordinate services such as local and long distance transportation for clients who have identified an alternative housing location.
4. Engages client family members and/or friends to ascertain willingness to have family placed in other housing alternatives.
5. Maintain excellent communications among all parties (shelters, other homeless services providers, other partner agencies, and first responders) to operate a high functioning community shelter diversion program.
6. Establish if indicated, a written care or treatment plan with the client and family to enable the client to live with maximum possible independence.
7. Provide active intervention and advocacy on behalf of the client to access necessary services from state, federal, and local programs.
8. Create and maintain confidential case records. Meet or exceed all program, funding source, and/or accreditation standards related to case documentation.
9. Conduct educational presentations for professional and community groups as assigned.
10. Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team, bringing concerns or challenges regarding complex issues to the attention of direct supervisor.

Employer Provided Benefits

• Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation - 5 Paid Leave and 9 Sick days
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term Disability Insurance (employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field with one (1) year of experience providing case management services is required for this position a high school diploma with five (5) years of experience in a related field may substitute for bachelor’s degree; preferred is a Master’s degree with preference in areas of social work and a minimum of three (3) months of experience. All degrees must come from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
2. Experience working with low income and people experiencing homelessness.
3. Ability to work independently and to respond quickly and appropriately in times of crisis.
4. Ability to relate well to individuals with disabilities and older individuals respecting their privacy, dignity, and right to self-determination.
5. Ability to work complex cases and problem solve.
6. Ability to work effectively and constructively persons from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds and with co-workers and other community agencies.
7. Passage of complete background clearance, Tuberculosis (TB) Test, and any other required testing or clearances.
8. A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of liability insurance is required.

Salary : $26 - $28