KACS is looking for a Social Worker (BSW REQUIRED) to work as an Emergency Assistance Advocate. This important member of the team will be responsible for assessing the needs of participants in crisis that are experiencing homelessness or imminent homelessness, meeting people where they are and then creating household stabilization plans with the participants and providing long-term case management to participants consistently experiencing crises.
This critical position provides support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual participant needs. Relationship building is a central component of this position. This position MUST be proficient bilingual Spanish & English.
KACS offers many good benefits to employees including, health care, dental, vision, a retirement plan with an employer match, a cell phone reimbursement, employee education fund and generous paid time off. The KACS team is one of the best reasons to work here. Join a small group of caring, compassionate & hard-working people who have fun, doing good.
a. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Homeless Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Re-housing levels of the Emergency Assistance Program, coordinating closely with other KACS staff.
b. Schedules, interviews, and assesses participants' need for emergency assistance.
c. Creates stabilization plans with participants who are at risk of experiencing higher levels of crisis, facilitating resource development.
d. Makes recommendations for effective financial assistance, coordinating with service providers, vendors, and landlords.
e. Coordinates and facilitates resources and services for participants with other agencies. Follow-up is an integral part of the service plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- social work: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish & English very well. (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kennett Square, PA 19348: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person