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Job Description

Children's Home Society of WV is hiring a full-time Social Worker or Case Manager at our Kathleen and John Faltis Child Shelter in Summersville, WV.

Position Goal: To provide and procure treatment and concrete services to youth in the agency's emergency shelter program. These services are to ensure a successful transition to a permanent placement; preserve and strengthen families; and provide for the ongoing care, safety, and supervision of the youth the shelter serves.

What you will be doing:

• Screen referrals and assess the appropriateness of the service for children and youth.
• Assess client behaviors, strengths, needs, etc., apply crisis intervention skills, and instruct direct care staff in appropriate intervention and implementation of services.
• Complete on schedule all assessments, treatment plans, and individual program plans with children and youth, plus all other required documentation, and ensure the appropriate implementation of each.
• Set specific and attainable goals, which are relevant to children and youth. Communicate and document progress.
• Provide individual supportive counseling sessions and complete documentation.
• Provide meaningful observation of children, youth, and their families.
• Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and grammatical construction of all reports and correspondence.
• Develop helping relationships with children and youth to facilitate learning and nurturing, and to develop hope and motivation.
• Communicate effectively with and coordinate services with other providers for the best interest of the youth.
• Schedule and manage visitation for youth and their families.
• Advocate for children, youth, and their families.
• Attend court hearings and be prepared to testify in the best interest of the youth.
• Act as a key worker and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Transport youth when needed.
• Maintain regular contact with local agencies (WV DoHS, Mental Health, Board of Education, schools, etc.) to discuss treatment plans and behavioral assessments.
• Be consistently available for consultation and support.
• Provide direct services to children and youth.
• Report all incidents of abuse and/or neglect.

What you will bring to the table:

• Passion and determination.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented spirit.
• Willingness to pursue growth and learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.

What you will need:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field; social work license or eligibility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children, youth, and families.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
• Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Availability for periodic on-call support.
• Ability to understand and support the values of family-centered services, which include: committing to family stability, developing skills in assessing risk to children to ensure safety, and working with children and families who may not want the service.
• Willingness to comply with professional standards as specified by the NASW Code of Ethics.

* Salary determined by level of education, licensure, and professional experience

Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia is a private, non-profit, child welfare organization founded in 1896. The Society has 13 primary locations, 8 emergency child shelters, statewide foster care and adoption services, as well as a variety of in-home and in-community family support and intervention programs. Each year, we provide crucial assistance to more than 16,000 children and their families throughout the state. Our board members, staff, and volunteers continue to celebrate the Society’s century-old tradition of service to West Virginia’s children and families and dedicate themselves to our mission of promoting the well-being of children. We aim to help build a future where, ultimately, our services are no longer needed: where every child has a safe and permanent home, a family to love them, and opportunities to thrive.

The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia is a private, non-profit, child welfare organization founded in 1896. The Society has 13 primary locations, 8 emergency child shelters, statewide foster care and adoption services, as well as a variety of in-home and in-community family support and intervention programs. Each year, we provide crucial assistance to more than 16,000 children and their families throughout the state. Our board members, staff, and volunteers continue to celebrate the Society’s century-old tradition of service to West Virginia’s children and families and dedicate themselves to our mission of promoting the well-being of children. We aim to help build a future where, ultimately, our services are no longer needed: where every child has a safe and permanent home, a family to love them, and opportunities to thrive.

Job Description

Children's Home Society of WV is hiring a full-time Social Worker or Case Manager at our Matthew Pack Children's Home in Shady Spring, WV.

Position Goal: To provide and procure treatment and concrete services to youth in the agency's emergency shelter program. These services ensure a successful transition to a permanent placement, preserve and strengthen families, and provide for the ongoing care, safety, and supervision of the youth the shelter serves.

What you will be doing:

• Screen referrals and assess the appropriateness of the service for children and youth.
• Assess client behaviors, strengths, needs, etc., apply crisis intervention skills, and instruct direct care staff in appropriate intervention and implementation of services.
• Complete on schedule all assessments, treatment plans, and individual program plans with children and youth, plus all other required documentation, and ensure the appropriate implementation of each.
• Set specific and attainable goals, which are relevant to children and youth. Communicate and document progress.
• Provide individual supportive counseling sessions and complete documentation.
• Provide meaningful observation of children, youth, and their families.
• Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and grammatical construction of all reports and correspondence.
• Develop helping relationships with children and youth to facilitate learning and nurturing, and to develop hope and motivation.
• Communicate effectively with and coordinate services with other providers for the best interest of the youth.
• Schedule and manage visitation for youth and their families.
• Advocate for children, youth, and their families.
• Attend court hearings and be prepared to testify in the best interest of the youth.
• Act as a key worker and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Transport youth when needed.
• Maintain regular contact with local agencies (WV DoHS, Mental Health, Board of Education, schools, etc.) to discuss treatment plans and behavioral assessments.
• Be consistently available for consultation and support.
• Provide direct services to children and youth.
• Report all incidents of abuse and/or neglect.

What you will bring to the table:

• Passion and determination.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented spirit.
• Willingness to pursue growth and learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.

What you will need:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field; social work license or eligibility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children, youth, and families.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
• Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Availability for periodic on-call support.
• Ability to understand and support the values of family-centered services, which include: committing to family stability, developing skills in assessing risk to children to ensure safety, and working with children and families who may not want the service.
• Willingness to comply with professional standards as specified by the NASW Code of Ethics.

* Salary is based on level of education and social work license eligibility.

Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia is a private, non-profit, child welfare organization founded in 1896. The Society has 13 primary locations, 8 emergency child shelters, statewide foster care and adoption services, as well as a variety of in-home and in-community family support and intervention programs. Each year, we provide crucial assistance to more than 16,000 children and their families throughout the state. Our board members, staff, and volunteers continue to celebrate the Society’s century-old tradition of service to West Virginia’s children and families and dedicate themselves to our mission of promoting the well-being of children. We aim to help build a future where, ultimately, our services are no longer needed: where every child has a safe and permanent home, a family to love them, and opportunities to thrive.

The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia is a private, non-profit, child welfare organization founded in 1896. The Society has 13 primary locations, 8 emergency child shelters, statewide foster care and adoption services, as well as a variety of in-home and in-community family support and intervention programs. Each year, we provide crucial assistance to more than 16,000 children and their families throughout the state. Our board members, staff, and volunteers continue to celebrate the Society’s century-old tradition of service to West Virginia’s children and families and dedicate themselves to our mission of promoting the well-being of children. We aim to help build a future where, ultimately, our services are no longer needed: where every child has a safe and permanent home, a family to love them, and opportunities to thrive.

Job Description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the needs in His name without discrimination.

Shelter in Place Lewis County Shelter Mission Statement:

To provide emergency shelter with a minimum of barriers for attendance. To see the wholeness of a person as a priority and to come alongside individuals to resource them with the tools necessary to end the cycle of poverty.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Must be a team player committed to the common purpose of assisting individuals in need.
• Must be sensitive and act accordingly to program participants who may be dealing with multiple traumas and stressors which may or may not be a contributing factor to their housing situation.
• Must possess the ability to create a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. In doing so, develop helpful relationships with program participants as well as with other staff and volunteers.
• Must possess the ability to describe in writing all incidents and activities in shelter in a clear and understandable manner in a daily shelter log and incident reports.
• Must be able to describe emergency situations by telephone to emergency responders and supervisory personnel.
• No level of education is required for the position. However, the employee must be able to demonstrate an understanding of a variety of human behaviors and be able to adapt to any given situation. The employee must be able to show strength of character in the face of individuals in crisis, trauma and undefined housing status.

Summary of Duties

It is the goal of the corps officer that the shelter be the extension of the services and care provided from The Salvation Army Centralia. The Shelter Supervisor would be the main contact person on all employee and volunteer concerns in the program and would respond appropriately. If there are any concerns or requests that cannot be handled, then it would need to be brought to the immediate attention of the Corps Officer.

Summary of Job Duties (Performing Nightly Shelter Duties as Needed)

• Staffing and scheduling requirements might require employee to work different shifts, as required. There are to be two standard shifts, first (opening shift) and second (closing shift). Each shift will be 6.5 hours in length with a 30-minute lunch bread that will be required to take each workday. Requirements for the safety, staff, and clients will be the same for each shift worked. There will be different responsibilities between opening and closing shifts.
• The employee will need to follow basic rules of operation as posted by The Salvation Army for both clients and staff. This includes but is not limited to admittance of clients into the program for the night, enforcement of what personal items can and cannot be included in their personal space, the issuing of bedding to each client upon their arrival, general cleaning and maintaining of building property.
• Performing the outlined tasks for either the opening or closing of the shelter operation for the night. This would be accomplished by completing the task sheet for a particular shift, for which has been assigned.
• Abide by The Salvation Army’s Social Services Code of Ethics. This would include any appearance of conflict of interest with program participants and/or volunteers (see attached)
• Provide a warm, caring and courteous environment that encourages cooperation, respect and a feeling of community.
• Enter pertinent information of all activities and events into the shelter daily log during your assigned shift.
• Provide all program participants, staff, and volunteers with a safe and secure environment. This includes but is not limited to regular walk throughs of the shelter sleeping area, checking the bathrooms, monitoring the shower/hygiene area, and maintaining a presence in the client areas. Diffuse any conflicts as they arise and communication with other staff and the Corps Officer any findings or concerns.
• Distribute personal necessities to the clients as needed and as items are available.
• As time permits, launder excess blankets, towels and bedding as needed.
• Support volunteers who are assigned during your shifts by orienting them to the safety guidelines and responsibilities.
• Attend any and all meetings scheduled by the shelter supervisory for training, planning, and operations.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality keeping records secure and notifying the Shelter Supervisor of any issues/problems that they may need to be aware of during or after any given shift.
• Perform other tasks as necessary as assigned or requested by a supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel and/or twist on an intermittent or continual basis
• Ability to grasp, push, or pull objects such as files, bins, drawers.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to carry and place sleeping cots, storage carts, and personal possessions in the proper place as needed.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to operate a telephone, tablet, and basic electronic equipment

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations. A qualified person with a disability may request modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodations needed are reasonable and cause no undue hardship.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

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Shelter Staff – Winter Shelter (Part time; 30 hours)Schedule: Nights, Weekends, & OvernightsPosition Summary Shelter Staff provide front-line direct services and operational support to Winter Shelter guests. Primary tasks include ensuring the safety of program guests and the property, forming helping relationships with guests, and accomplishing tasks related to the routine and daily operations. As a Housing First agency, all services are person-centered and person-directed, using a harm reduction, trauma-informed framework to address client needs. As this is a program requiring around-the-clock support, schedules may include nontraditional work hours and days, including early morning, evening, and weekend hours. Additionally some positions will require awake overnight shift.Key Responsibilities:Customer Service:Engage in relationship building/rapport building with guests.         Be a liaison to families, representatives of social services, and other agencies for constituents         Provide emotional support, assist with problem-solving, and facilitate referrals to community resources, general advocacy, and crisis intervention activities for guests.Safety & Security:Ensure the safety and security of guests through a trauma-informed lensConduct entry safety inspections of guests; property while documenting observations and issuesFollow all policies and procedures of the Winter ShelterEngage in immediate conflict de-escalation with guestsDaily Living/Basic Needs:Provide basic needs assistance to guestsQualifications:Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders.Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care. To apply for this opening, please visit our website   and select Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.About UsCommunity Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges.Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.Military -friendly employer!

Job Description

Duties:     
• Engage the homeless on city streets, subways, and parks and conduct medical, mental health and safety assessments.
• Encourage the street homeless population to seek shelter in New York City.
• Provide the homeless population with needed services by ascertaining if there is a reasonable cause to believe that a homeless individual has a mental illness or medical condition for which immediate observation, care and treatment in a hospital is appropriate.
• Evaluate a person’s mental health condition to determine if such person appears to be mentally ill and is conducting himself or herself in a manner which is likely to result in a serious harm or substantial risk of physical harm to themselves or others.
• Assess a person’s mental health condition to determine if such person manifest homicidal or violent behavior which places others in reasonable fear of physical harm.
• Determine the appropriate mechanism for transporting a person in mental crisis to the appropriate C.P.E.P (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program) location, if necessary, with the assistance of Law Enforcement (Sheriff’s Department or NYPD),
• Collaborate with outreach teams regarding the continuum of care and the appropriate discharge planning.

Skills:     
• Candidates with strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills and those who have taken courses in mental & behavioral health

Education:     
• A valid New York State Registered Nurse License.

Job Description

Crisis Intervention Specialist
Full Time- Mid Shift
Center for Community Resources
Northumberland County, PA

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Shelter Worker - Winter Shelter (Part time)Schedule: Nights, Weekends, & Overnights Position SummaryShelter Staff provide front-line direct services and operational support to Winter Shelter guests. Primary tasks include ensuring the safety of program guests and the property, forming helping relationships with guests, and accomplishing tasks related to the routine and daily operations. As a Housing First agency, all services are person-centered and person-directed, using a harm reduction, trauma-informed framework to address client needs. As this is a program requiring around-the-clock support, schedules may include nontraditional work hours and days, including early morning, evening, and weekend hours.  Additionally ,some positions will require an awake overnight shift.Key Responsibilities:Customer Service:Engage in relationship building/rapport building with guests.Be a liaison to families, representatives of social services, and other agencies for constituentsProvide emotional support, assist with problem-solving, and facilitate referrals to community resources, general advocacy, and crisis intervention activities for guests.Safety & Security:Ensure the safety and security of guests through a trauma-informed lensConduct entry safety inspections of guests; property while documenting observations and issuesFollow all policies and procedures of the Winter ShelterEngage in immediate conflict de-escalation with guestsDaily Living/Basic Needs:Provide basic needs assistance to guestsQualifications:Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders.Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care.To apply for this opening, please visit our website   and select Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.About UsCommunity Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges.Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.Military -friendly employer!

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Shelter Worker- Winter Shelter (Full time)Schedule: Nights, Weekends, & OvernightsPosition SummaryShelter Staff provide front-line direct services and operational support to Winter Shelter guests. Primary tasks include ensuring the safety of program guests and the property, forming helping relationships with guests, and accomplishing tasks related to the routine and daily operations. As a Housing First agency, all services are person- centered and person-directed, using a harm reduction, trauma-informed framework to address client needs. As this is a program requiring around-the-clock support, schedules may include nontraditional work hours and days, including early morning, evening, and weekend hours.  Additionally some positions will require an awake overnight shift.Key Responsibilities:Customer Service:Engage in relationship building/rapport building with guests.Be a liaison to families, representatives of social services, and other agencies for constituentsProvide emotional support, assist with problem-solving, and facilitate referrals to community resources, general advocacy, and crisis intervention activities for guests.Safety & Security:Ensure the safety and security of guests through a trauma-informed lensConduct entry safety inspections of guests; property while documenting observations and issuesFollow all policies and procedures of the Winter ShelterEngage in immediate conflict de-escalation with guestsDaily Living/Basic Needs:Provide basic needs assistance to guestsQualifications:Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders.Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care.To apply for this opening, please visit our website   and select Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.About UsCommunity Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges.Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.Military -friendly employer!

Job Description

Department: Hilo Corps

Position Title: Shelter Worker

Reports to: Program Director

FLSA Status: Non -Exempt

Date: June 2024

General Statement : The Salvation Army (TSA) is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

Mission Statement : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Summary :

The shelter worker is responsible for the safety and security of the residents and volunteers who are in our facilities including congregate settings and non-congregate settings. Treating all those receiving services with dignity, respect, and understanding, the shelter worker implements the rules of the program fairly and equitably. Any special or unusual concern is to be brought to the immediate attention of the supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Know the Shelter/Tiny Homes agreement.
• Know the bed count at any given time and the client assignment to each bed/unit.
• Supervise nightly registration, providing accurate count for supervisor’s use.
• Maintain ongoing professional relationships with all interpersonal contacts. Mediate problems with site population.
• Performs watches both inside and outside of the building.
• Maintain all program materials.
• Coordinate cleanup of facility both inside and outside as assigned.
• Provide information and referral to social service programs as needed or refer to appropriate staff as needed.
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated history of providing professional services.
• Competent in providing a positive, solution-focused approach to working with troubled program participants.
• Desire to serve others by building on their strengths.
• Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Work experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities preferred.