Journey Home Guide – Camp Bowie
Presbyterian Night Shelter is known for serving the homeless in greatest need: those who have no other places to go. Those who present the greatest challenge to our community are welcome here. As the largest homeless shelter in Tarrant County, we serve approximately 1,000 men, women and children each night.
Presbyterian Night Shelter staff members strive with mutual respect and compassion to serve with integrity, taking responsibility for our actions to foster hope in the journey from homeless to home.
Job Summary:
Responsible for case management activities for residents residing at Camp Bowie with the primary goals of maintaining housing and mainstream benefits along with increasing income and self-sufficiency. Case management includes providing information and referrals, life skills training, and long term goal planning with residents. Duties include in-unit case management sessions, assessment of needs, identification resources matched to the need, coordination with residents to connect with services, and documentation of those services. Services must be coordinated with all relevant departments and must fall within the mission of Presbyterian Night Shelter.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field is required. Experience working with diverse and/or difficult populations desired.
Language and communication: Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Ability to read and understand reports. Ability to document services legibly.
Ability to maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
Reasoning ability: Must be able to remain calm under high stress and communicate effectively with residents, staff, and volunteers. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
Certificates, licenses and registrations: Valid Texas driver’s license required and proof of auto liability insurance.
Rate of Pay
$20.67 per hour
Special Housing - email resume to tsanders@journeyhome.org
This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits, no phone calls please.
