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- Highschool diploma or equivalent from an accredited school/program.
- 2-3 years of social service experience.
- Computer proficiency is required as well as the ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identity.
- An automobile, a valid Drivers License and vehicle insurance coverage required.
- Assess families and individuals for strengths and barriers by completing a psychosocial assessment, including employment, behavioral health, criminal history, prostitution history, sexual risk, income, insurance and substance use and refer households to appropriate levels of housing and rental assistance.
- Assist families and individuals with establishing and meeting goals and identifying appropriate steps towards achieving goals, including modifying goals as needed, and evaluation of progress.
- Work with the client to establish an individual treatment plan identifying goals, objectives and tasks that are time specific and measurable.
- Educate clients about budgeting and financial management and/or work with a variety of outside service providers to meet the needs of the client.
- Document ongoing case notes in an D.A.P. (Description, Assessment and Plan) format and file in the clients file folder.
- Initiate referrals for supportive and clinical services, follow-up on referrals and document referral completion.
- Document client data in the HMIS data base for each client that completes psychosocial assessments.
- Assist with facilitation of groups for women involved in the sex trade, document group notes and ensure group sign-in sheets are completed.
- Attend ongoing mandatory trainings related to workplace violence prevention, cultural competency, confidentiality, infection control and other required trainings for growth and development.
- Conduct strategic street and venue-based outreach to homeless single women and their families.
- Submit monthly reports and participate in ongoing quality activities.
- Assist with support in obtaining a higher education or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
- Assess barriers and strengths to income, housing stability, and self sufficiency (including health, substance use, and mental health issues) and provide appropriate referrals to supportive services in a timely manner.