• Job Description

  Req#: req6456
  What You'll Be Doing

  Do you want to make a positive impact? Do you have a passion for community and want to use your social work skills to help the most vulnerable citizens of Wake County? Do you thrive as a member of a purpose-driven team? As a Housing Social Worker with the Cornerstone Bridge Housing Program, you will provide case management services to the twenty residents living at Cornerstone. Cornerstone will serve adults experiencing chronic homelessness and living with severe and persistent mental illness and/or other disabilities.
  
  Essential Functions:

  • Provide intensive case management to residents including assessing for needs, identifying housing barriers, addressing mental health and/or substance use needs and supports and connecting residents with the appropriate resources
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for each resident and monitor progress towards achieving their goals
  • Assist with screening prospective residents and completing initial assessments
  • Help clients transition from the bridge housing program to permanent supportive housing
  • Facilitate or coordinate groups that are available to Cornerstone Bridge Housing residents
  • Orient new residents to the program and assists with addressing incidents as they arise
  • Maintains required data and HMIS documentation on all cases
  • Assist Housing Support Specialists with weekly room checks

  About Our Team

  Wake County Department of Housing’s goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available 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, Rental Assistance, Homeless Services, Community Outreach, Emergency Shelter, 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)

  • Master’s degree in social work
  • Experience working in residential settings
  • 2 years of experience with case management services, housing, and homeless population

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

  • Knowledge of Housing First, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based best practices
  • Passion and skills for working with mental health, substance use, crisis intervention and the homeless population
  • Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and timely
  • Solid rapport building skills
  • Excellent speaking, listening, and written communication skills
  • Ability to be flexible, a team player and adaptable to changing circumstances
  • Proficient skills with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Excel, Word and Outlook)

  About This Position

  Location: Cornerstone Raleigh, NC 27603

  Employment Type: Regular

  Work Schedule: Tues - Sat – 7:00am - 4:00pm

  Hiring Range: $23.47 - $31.68

  Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/12/2023

  What Makes Wake Great

  Equal Opportunity Statement

  Background Check Statement

  Emergency Service Worker Statement

  What Makes Wake Great

  Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.57 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

  Equal Opportunity Statement

  Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

  Background Check Statement

  Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Emergency Service Worker Statement

  In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

• About the company

  Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. is a cloud-based people development software provider headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

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