- Bachelors degree in a behavioral science (social work, psychology, clinical psychology) is preferred.
- Masters degree or a social service certification (CAADAC, CCAPP, etc.) is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of two years demonstrated ability to work with homeless or formerly homeless families and/or persons struggling with substance use, mental health issues, and disability.
- Minimum of one years experience providing case management and crisis intervention.
- Knowledge of supportive housing, housing first, trauma-informed, motivational interviewing and harm reduction principles.
- Familiarity with community resources and service programs.
- Excellent computer skills (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, Salesforce or other cloud based database).
- Strong interest in doing social justice advocacy.
- Desired qualification: Fluency in Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese/Russian a plus.
- Valid phone number required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at their desk for long periods, use hands to finger for computer keyboard input, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk up and down stairs, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Mobility to use standard office equipment, including computer, vision to read printed materials, and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There are no unusual environmental conditions. Typically, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. HomeRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. HomeRise hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.
