Housing - Social Worker

We are currently seeking a Housing - Social Worker to become a member of an interdisciplinary community services team for the HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) population. Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization PHSS follows the Housing First Model.

The HOPWA Housing Social Worker utilizes a trauma informed framework to assess client’s needs and collaborates with the client to determine the best plan of action to meet these needs. The Social Worker utilizes Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction and other clinical interventions to assist the client with maintaining health and housing stability. The Social Worker facilitates and coordinates access to the services and resources necessary for long-term health and housing stabilization. Services may be provided in the client’s home, field and/or office and in some cases may require on-call availability. 

The essential functions of the HOPWA Housing - Social Worker are as follows:

• Providing intensive case management; conducting home visits and engaging client in determining their personal living plan and updates in accordance with the client’s needs but no fewer than one visit per month
• Understanding the client’s health and mental health issues, treatment, medications, symptoms, side effects, impacts to health, housing stability and overall well-being
• Providing therapeutic services including symptom monitoring, supportive counseling, crisis, problem-solving counseling and other interventions related as needed and appropriate and assessing, facilitating, coordinating and monitoring the delivery of individualized services
• Negotiating with landlords regarding late payments, damage or lease violations, consulting with legal services staff regarding actions to prevent evictions and assist with rehousing if necessary
• Assisting clients with accessing community resources and services, such as job placement and training, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical and mental health or other treatment services or financial assistance and arranging or providing transportation as needed
• Maintaining required data and HMIS documentation and developing individual service plans for all clients

About Our Team

Wake County Department of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available and accessible for all Wake County residents. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for affordable housing development and preservation increases. Not only do more units of affordable housing need to be built, housing services must be provided to support families and individuals to access or maintain safe, decent, affordable housing. Affordable housing is also critical to preserving Wake County’s economic competitiveness by offering housing for workers at all income levels, supporting housing stability and economic opportunity for its residents and furthering Wake County’s commitment to healthy and inclusive growth. The Department’s programs include: Community Revitalization, Development Financing, Homeless and Prevention Services, Emergency Shelter, Support Services, Veterans Services and Permanent Supportive Housing.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
• One year of job-related experience
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Three (3) years of work experience with case management services, housing, homeless, HIV and special needs populations
• Licenses/Certifications; LCSW - License Clinical Social Worker, CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (within 60 days) and First Aid (within 60 days)

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Knowledge of case management techniques and the ability to develop and implement an effective case management system
• Excellent interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills required and a positive attitude and resiliency
• Excellent Initiative and ability to proactively identify challenges, give solutions, manage and de-escalate situations successfully
• Solid data entry, management and reporting skills to include mathematical skills for data management and reporting
• Solid administrative, organizational and attention to detail skills with an ability to produce excellent and quality work is required
• Ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize, or alter methodology in a fast paced and ever changing work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to consistently, regularly, effectively and clearly communicate with Samaritan House constituents of diverse backgrounds and in various arenas of business and states of tension with all constituents
• Ability to take initiative and work independently to successfully collaborate with teams and present information in small or large group settings
• Ability to identify and resolve issues without direction when needed and take a solutions-based approach to all business needs

About This Position

Location: Oak City Multi-Services Center Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: $23.47 - $31.68

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/3/2023