Housing - Social Worker/Social Services Specialist - New Orleans (75063)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Saint Roch - New Orleans, LA 70117Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: BachelorsTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareAt CrescentCare, we bring caregivers and the community together as partners in health and wellness for all. Our experience builds on more than 40 years of impact. In 2014, we became a Federally Qualified Health Center to offer an expanded range of health and wellness services for anyone and everyone who is seeking healthcare services in Greater New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana.

Our Mission

Strengthening our entire community through whole-person healthcare and education.

Position Summary

This role is a case management role focused on supporting disabled individuals who are a part of a supported housing program to increase housing stability within the community. Works as a part of an interdisciplinary team with CrescentCare and/or community housing providers to provide education, service planning, and housing coordination services to clients with a focus on increasing housing stability through utilization of mutually agreed upon housing plans. Maintains a close working relationship with direct supervisor, participates in active supervision and remains receptive to feedback on professional development to support high quality service provision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provides housing case management support to clients on the assigned caseload so that they might maintain their housing.
Engage clients approximately 5 hours a day.
Submits well-written notes based on services and other required paperwork within required deadlines.
Assess clients’ needs and understand available resources.  
Develop a crisis plan with the client.
Link clients to the available supportive services and resources.
Coordinate services with other members of your care team, community partners and funders.

Qualifications

Currently Licensed social worker (RSW, CSW, LMSW, LCSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
The minimum education level required for the position is a BA/BS.
The minimum experiential level required for the position is three years providing social services.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, no license denials, revocations, or more than one suspension in the past three years; valid car insurance; no more than one at-fault accident in the past three years and no more than two moving violations in the past five years.

Total Compensation Package

We believe the investment we make in our employees is among the most important. Our compensation package includes:

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage options
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer-paid Dental
Employer-paid life insurance & AD&D
Employer-paid Wellness Program
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
Employer-sponsored vision insurance
Employer-sponsored short-term disability insurance
Vacation time (accrue 10 days in first 12 months)
Sick time (accrue 8 days in first 12 months)
Eleven (11) paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer match beginning in employee’s second year