Floating Residential Services Coordinator
The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, youth, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. We strive to create a safe and respectful environment where we support each other in our struggles for self-esteem, recovery, and the confidence to move toward self-actualization. Project HOME has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all staff and applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, hiring selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, associate programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Summary: The chief responsibility of the Floating Residential Services Coordinator is to provide services when there is a vacancy in a staff position, or to provide additional support at a site where appropriate/assigned. This position will provide collaborative, person-centered recovery and goal planning with residents/participants utilizing the recovery model. These services also include keeping accurate records, coordinating with supports, as well as
working as an advocate for the resident in connection with a team.
Core Responsibilities: Build relationships and foster a sense of community. Encourage Residents to participate and support various functions and opportunities at Project HOME. Acquire and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the mental, physical, emotional,
educational, social, medical, financial, employment and education status of each Resident. Design and implement recovery plans in the areas of recovery, health care, medication monitoring, money management, education, and employment which encompass short- and long-term goals, action plans and means for evaluation and revision.
Service Coordination: Maintain case records and reports as required in a timely and thorough manner including case notes, quarterly recovery plans, Project HOME and HUD assessments. Utilize ETO database for all documentation. Contribute to fostering an environment that combines them necessary structure, case management and/or service coordination support, counseling, interaction, freedom, and safety to facilitate Resident growth, individuality and connection to the Project HOME and the external community. Provide ongoing consultation with individuals in recovery and/or behavioral health concerns.
Coordinate services and linkages with outside agencies/providers. Foster and model respect, empathy, and understanding of Residents. Refer Residents to BenePhilly, and work in partnership with BenePhilly and outside providers to support Residents in filing for benefits or resolving any issues through DPW, SSA, unemployment, etc. Assist Residents in the job search process as needed and provide referrals to Employment Services program. Assist Residents in coordination of their team supports, including ICM/TCM supports, PRS, peer, and employment services.
Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS degree with 1 year experience, or, 3 years minimum related work experience with mental illness/dual diagnosis, and supportive housing. Experience working with homeless population; substance use/persons in recovery. Very strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong computer literacy. Valid PA driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Philadelphia behavioral health, substance use/abuse, and housing systems, services, and resources. Knowledge of ETO. Knowledge of crisis intervention, de-escalation. Group facilitation experience. CPR/First Aid certified Project HOME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are contingent
on successful completion/results of all onboarding requirements including but not limited to a clear Child Abuse, Criminal/Fingerprint background, and toxicology screen.
Project HOME reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $40,800.00
- Philadelphia, PA, USA