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Social Worker- Homelessness
WHAT WE OFFER
Open Arms Housing is growing organization that will be committed to your professional development. Case Managers will receive clinical supervision, opportunities to attend professional development trainings and a collaborative atmosphere within the team.
WHO WE ARE
Open Arms Housing provides permanent homes with a welcoming and supportive environment to women who are homeless. Our goal is to create safe, comfortable housing tailored to meet the individual needs and to promote housing stability using a Housing First approach. Please visit our website for more information at: www.openarmshousing.org
WHAT WE NEED
In order to launch our new scattered site permanent supportive housing program, we will hire three Social Workers licensed in the District of Columbia with experience in providing case management and/or housing placement support to adults experiencing homelessness.
RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE
- Assisting clients to secure and maintain housing using a voucher
- Maintaining service plans and other documentation for each resident
- Coordinating additional support services including medical, mental health, substance use, employment, day programs, food supplement programs etc.
- Collaboration with other people providing support to or important to the resident.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters in Social Work with an active license (LG or LICSW) in the District of Columbia
- Experience in the mental health and/or homelessness field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of community resources
HOURS OF WORK
This position is full time (40 hours/week) with occasional evenings or weekend hours required to support residents needs or organization events. Most work hours are completed in the field and reliable transportation is a requirement of this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: marilyn@openarmshousing.org with “Case Manager” in the subject line.