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KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Rapid Rehousing Caseworker in KENOSHA, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Facilitate the program admission process in a timely manner a. Learn and apply established policies, procedures, and funder requirements as standard practice in the determination ofeligibility b. Obtain third party verification of homelessness that determines eligibility for the program c. Enroll eligible participants in the Emergency Homeless Housing (EHH) Rapid Rehousing and in the Continuum of Care(CoC) program Project Safe Space DV Rapid Rehousing Project d. Provide clients with a program orientation at intake meeting e. Enter initial participant/household data into the Client Tracking System and the WI Homelessness. Management andInformation System (HMIS) within five days of intake f. Complete participation agreement and enrollment documents with participants 2. Ongoing Case Management services include assessing, arranging, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of individualizedservices to facilitate housing stability for a program participant who has obtained permanent housing through the RapidRehousing program a. Provide mobile case management and advocacy for participants to ensure all clients have access to the available services,which may include meeting at partner agencies, library, coffee shop, or other safe and mutually agreed upon location b. Assist clients obtain safe secure living arrangements by teaching apartment searching skills c. Assist clients move in and out of apartments/houses d. Provide assistance with ensuring participants have access to food and clothing e. Help participants learn to live in housing, maintain their housing in a safe manner and get along with fellow tenants and thelandlord/property manager f. Conduct home visits as established with the participant g. Create a comprehensive Housing Stability Plan with the participant and provide appropriate interventions to assist with goalachievement focused on planning a path to permanent housing stability h. Provide opportunities for individualized budgeting and money management services to program participants as needed i. Teach basic, intermediate, and advanced social skills based on need j. Monitor and evaluate program participant progress as established on the Housing and Income Stability plan (must meetwith participant at least monthly) k. Coordinate opportunities for educational advancement, such as GED preparation and attainment, post-secondary training,and vocational education as needed l. Assist with job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling, job preparation training, dress and grooming, jobplacement and job maintenance m. Provide referral to and assistance with accessing mainstream benefits, including food stamps, childcare assistance, andhealth insurance, mental health, AODA and medical services as needed n. Provide transportation and assist in developing transportation skills o. Conduct re-evaluations to determine ongoing program eligibility for continued rapid rehousing programming p. Work intensively with the participant to establish a discharge plan six months prior to program exit and provide neededinterventions to ensure program discharge to housing stability and self-sufficiency 3. Ensure documentation is accurate and completed according to established deadlines a. Complete all required assessments and service plans as directed b. Complete all required EHH Rapid Rehousing and COC DV Rapid Rehousing housing documents prior todeposits and/or rent payments c. Use Client Tracking System to document client contacts and progress Please view the full job description at www.khds.org. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s Degree in a human service-related field and/or experience working with individuals andfamilies experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence and/or other issues that put individuals at risk ofhousing instability. 1. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verball , in the English language 2. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver\'s license with good driving record 3. Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage 4. Ability to move 20 lbs. or more 5. Ability to accept high potential risk for exposure to infectious disease 6. Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, change approach or method to best fit thesituation, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events 7. Ability to regularly ask, give, receive, and implement feedback regarding programming, treatment, and job performance 8. Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily 9. Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team 10. Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently 11. Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies 12. Bilingual in Spanish a plus ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.khds.org/employment-opportunities/

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