Community Support Worker and Job Training Case Manager

Assist clients in obtaining and/or remaining in permanent or transitional housing.

Help clients in the use of community resources.

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Develop good working relationships with landlords, St.

Louis Housing Authority, and with all appropriate housing affiliations.

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Identify and recruit new landlords to expand the network of housing providers receptive to homeless applicants.

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Conduct home visits to facilitate client stabilization in housing as needed.

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Provide regular training sessions to clients, regarding information on employment readiness, resumes, interviewing, networking, housing opportunities, home care techniques, tenant responsibilities, and budgeting.

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Conduct job readiness assessments and sessions with clients.

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Assist clients with application and resume preparation.

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Assist clients with interview preparation.

*A detailed job description will be provided at the time of the interview.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human social work, psychology, nursing, or a closely related area plus one year of work experience is required.
• Experience working with individuals recovering from substance abuse is a plus.
• Combination of education and work experience will be considered.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Missouri Associate Alcohol & Drug Counselor (MAADC I or II (a plus.
• If not currently holding a credential through MSAPCB, application required within first 90 days of employment.
• Requires some computer word processing, spreadsheet, and email experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; understanding of the homeless and chemically dependent.
• CPR/First Aid certification and annual TB test required.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, etc. Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. There will be times the individual is frequently in and out of vehicles.

Qualifications

Who are we?

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ [https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/]

The Salvation Army Mission

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 human needs in His name without discrimination.

Fair Chance Hire

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including

• 14 days paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Pension Fund
• Long Term Disability with buyup option
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Other elective benefits