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KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Permanent Housing Connections Caseworker in KENOSHA, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Provide individual case management to program participants on a regular and consistent basis as determined by the individual\'s case plan a. Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the overall service delivered to the participant b. Assist clients obtain safe secure living arrangements by teaching apartment searching skills c. Assist clients move in and out of apartments/houses d. Help participants learn to live in housing, maintain their housing in a safe manner, and get along with fellow tenants and the landlord e. Create a comprehensive Housing Stability Plan with the participant and provide appropriate interventions to assist with goal achievement f. Help participants create support systems and participate in the community, as they desire g. Provide individualized budgeting and money management services to program participants as needed h. Teach basic, intermediate and advanced social skills based on need i. Collaborate with landlords and other community service providers j. Coordinate opportunities for educational advancement, such as GED preparation and attainment, post-secondary training, and vocational education k. Assist with job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling, job preparation training, dress and grooming, job placement and job maintenance l. Provide assistance in accessing mainstream benefits, including food stamps, childcare assistance, and health insurance m. Assist participant access Mental Health, AODA and Medical services as needed n. Provide assistance with ensuring participants have access to food and clothing o. Provide transportation and assist in developing transportation skills 2. Ensure documentation is complete and accurate a. Use Client Tracking System to document client contacts and progress b. Complete data entry into Wisconsin Service Point (WISP) as required c. Complete check requests on a monthly basis and submit on time d. Complete and maintain client files and ensure the information matches the data entered in WISP e. Complete and file discharge plans appropriately 3. Participate in the program admission process and established goals a. Review the Coordinated Entry Assessment and VI-SPDAT in Wisconsin Service Point. b. Provide clients with a program orientation at intake meeting c. Acquire necessary releases of information to gather background information and share information for the required collaboration of services and mainstream resources d. Obtain third party verification of homelessness that determines eligibility for people experiencing chronichomelessness that includes documentation of the mental health diagnosis from a qualified licensed professional e. Understand and assist with the management of program and system performance measures f. Participate in the bi-annual Point-in-Time Event g. Collaborate with Emergency Shelters, Homeless Outreach Workers and other service providers working with people who are experiencing chronic homelessness Please view the full job description at www.khds.org. Thank you! ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s Degree in a human service-related field and/or experience working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness and/or other issues that put individuals at risk of housing instability. 1. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, 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 maintain records and document case notes daily 5. Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team 6. Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently 7. Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies 8. Bilingual in Spanish a plus 9. Ability to move 20 lbs. or more 10. Ability to accept high potential ris for exposure to infectious disease 11. Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approach or method to best fit the situation, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events 12. Ability to regularly ask, for, give, receive and implement feedback regarding programming, treatment and job performance ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.khds.org/employment-opportunities/

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