Residential Service Coordinator

SOME So Others Might Eat provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives improve lives and help to transform the lives of individuals and families their communities and the systems and structures that affect them We meet immediate needs with food clothing and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope dignity and greater independence Compensation We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture mission and core values The hourly range for this position is 2354 to 2489 and may be commensurate with experience The Service Coordinator provides case management support to residents and guides them to assist residents with actively solving daily challenges and increase personal development Bedford Falls provides long term housing to 75 adults and is located on 50th Street in SE Washington DC Schedule Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 830 am 500 pm; Wednesday 930 am 600 pm 40 hours per week Required High School Diploma; 5 8 years experience in social services and or working with the homeless or substance abuse and mental illness Experience with Motivational Interviewing is a plus Required LicenseCertification CPRFirst Aid Expected ContributionsCase ManagementCommunity DevelopmentProgram Admin Provide ongoing case management and referrals to residents as needed utilizing the strength based approach to individualize care Perform intakes and annual assessments such as psychosocial and career assessments and know how to incorporate findings into case management services Utilize MET during consultations and a strength based approachAssist residents with observed and reported concerns regarding sobriety mental health physical health etcAssist residents in obtaining job training higher education employment money management financial literacy and other supportive servicesAssist the team in developing and coordinating activities educational groups and various community events for adultsIdentify resources and presenters to assist in activitiesRecord unusual incidents problems violations of house guidelines and maintenance repairs; submit incident reports as requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities Required Knowledge of principles methods and procedures for motivational enhancement interviewingKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and individualized services This includes understanding residents needs meeting quality service standards and evaluating satisfactionAbility to be sensitive to diverse backgrounds and set aside personal opinions and implicit biases This includes their basic principles values ethics ways of thinking customs practices and their impact on human cultureAbility to effectively document residents progress toward goals electronicallyAbility to educate and teach residents how to access and utilize community resourcesAbility to perform and complete an accurate resident assessment and effectively document residents progress toward goalsAbility to set professional boundariesReports To Program Manager Position Designation This position is designated as Safety Sensitive You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME In this position you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana Physical Demands Must be able to lift to 20 pounds Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day May be required to sit for long periods Must be able to travel to events and meetings off site To Apply Go to our career page at httpswwwsomeorgcareersopen opportunities click on the search icon to locate this position Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered No phone calls please SOME Inc is a proactive equal opportunity employer We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status SOME Inc is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodationssomeorg This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries To read our EEO Policy Statement please click here To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment click on their corresponding link EEOC Know Your Rights Notice and E Verify Program Notice