Journey Home Guide - Housing Services
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$20.67 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | 2400 Cypress St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 Fort Worth, Texas open_in_new |
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Job Description
Journey Home Guide – Housing Services
Presbyterian Night Shelter is known for serving the homeless in greatest need: those who have no other places to go. Those who present the greatest challenge to our community are welcome here. As the largest homeless shelter in Tarrant County, we serve approximately 1,000 men, women and children each night.
Presbyterian Night Shelter staff members strive with mutual respect and compassion to serve with integrity, taking responsibility for our actions to foster hope in the journey from homeless to home.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to guests with the primary goals of maintaining housing, securing mainstream benefits, and increasing income and self-sufficiency. Case management activities include assessment of needs, development of long-term goals, provision of information and referrals, life skills training, and coordination of resources. All services must be fully documented, aligned with the mission of Presbyterian Night Shelter, and coordinated with relevant internal departments.
Case management meetings will be conducted at scattered-site locations within residents’ homes and other community-based settings. The role also requires close collaboration with community partners, landlords, and internal departments to provide coordinated care that strengthens housing security and fosters client self-sufficiency.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field is required.
Experience working with diverse and/or difficult populations desired.
Experience working with the homeless population is preferred.
Experience working with individuals with mental illness is preferred.
Current knowledge of the local network of services preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Valid driver license and proof of auto liability insurance is required.
Salary
$20.67 per hour
This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits. Reply with cover letter and resume.
No phone calls please.
Presbyterian Night Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Presbyterian Night Shelter is known for serving the homeless in greatest need: those who have no other places to go. Those who present the greatest challenge to our community are welcome here. As the largest homeless shelter in Tarrant County, we serve approximately 1,000 men, women and children each night.
Presbyterian Night Shelter staff members strive with mutual respect and compassion to serve with integrity, taking responsibility for our actions to foster hope in the journey from homeless to home.
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