Position Details

Do you have community service experience assisting adults or families in crisis? This position does require heavy lifting at times and moving furniture items into residences typically 1 to 2 days per week. The ability and comfort-level to drive a large van or U-haul moving truck would be a plus! Excellent organization, planning, and networking skills are keys to success in this important role supporting our clients.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

This position has a pay rate of $20.10 per hour.

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may receive are:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment

• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)

• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)

• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%

• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals

• Awesome Employee Discounts

• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

• Plus, many more benefits

Provides housing support services for clients in need of affordable housing, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Provide comprehensive, strength-based housing support services to all assigned clients including intake assessment, goal-setting, progress monitoring, financial literacy, resources and referrals and advocacy.

• Coordinate with referring case managers to develop and implement a housing plan to access stable and affordable housing; address the barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing.

• Educate clients on referrals/services available and the procedures for applying for/accessing referrals/services, as well as their rights related to services. Assist clients in completing required documentation.

• Participate in in-house case consultations and meetings, facilitating problem-solving, resource-sharing, and communication regarding refugee tenants. Address non-compliance issues with case managers and landlords. Support and guide families in positive decision-making.

• Assist in obtaining and delivering needed household items and furniture to clients homes; including the loading and unloading of items.

• Assist with managing the inventory of donated items, at Samaritas' central location and support with organizing and maintaining tracking of donations.

• Serve as an advocate for clients with tenants, and act as their liaison with service providers and community agencies and implement strategies to acknowledge and/or celebrate resident achievements and accomplishments. Implement financial literacy programming to guide clients in making sound decisions regarding their personal finances.

• Facilitate ongoing communication with case managers and landlords in order to assess family's wellbeing, as well as other family needs.

• Represent Refugee Services program and the organization at community events and outreach efforts, promoting community awareness of the program and its services.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field preferred

  Experience

• Preferred - two years of experience in human or community services

• Preferred - previous experience working with adults or families in crisis

  Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong problem resolutions skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.

• Ability to read, speak and legibly write English with proper use of pronunciation, format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

• Strong preference for ability to speak a currently refugee spoken language.

• Ability to relate with staff, representatives of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), landlords, landlord associations, property management companies and representatives from community organizations.

• Ability and willingness to display compassion and sensitivity to families.

• Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office, the Internet, and job related software.

• Knowledge of local community and housing resources.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.

• Ability to assist others in developing goals and helping hold them accountable to achieve those goals

  Additional Work Requirements

• Unrestricted driver's license with good driving record required. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance required.

• Ability to drive a 20 ft rental vehicle.

• Ability to frequently lift heavy furniture, up to 50 lbs. using proper body mechanics, knowing your own physical limits, and proper team lifting is imperative.

• Ability to move freely about. High level of continual concentration. Near visual acuity; hand-eye coordination; hand and finger dexterity.

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Requisition Number2024-10599

Employee TypeFull-Time

Hours Per Pay Period80

ShiftDay

Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredNo

On Call RequiredNo

Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids