GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES\n

Coordinates and provides supportive services including assisting with housing applications, home visits, social service referrals, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy and related services to program specific individuals and families.\n

ESSENTIAL DUTIES\n\nMaintains caseload of program specific clients.\nPerforms client needs assessments and develops, implements, and monitors service plans for each client. Assists client to meet service plan goals and objectives. \nPerforms home visits to help client retain housing.\nParticipates in outreach clinics and activities that approach and engage homeless persons with the objective of developing trust while providing access to homeless services as needed.\nProvide clients with referrals for medical and other health related services including substance abuse and specialty services.\nMaintain collaborative linkages with other community programs. Linkages will include existing health care providers, local social services agencies, shelter providers, housing services, and other appropriate providers.\nArrange transportation, as needed, to support access to medical and behavioral health services.\nAssist in the completion of paperwork associated with health care, including but limited to: Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Patient Assistance Program, and external specialty programs.\nDocument all client encounters, or work done on behalf of client in the patient chart.\n\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\n\nBachelor's degree in social work or undergraduate degree in a related field. \nLicensed, or license-eligible, in the State of Idaho (if relevant for degree).\nClearance through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History background check.\nExperience working with underserved populations; knowledge, commitment, and sensitivity to the needs of people with housing insecurity, a history of justice involvement and substance misuse and mental health challenges. \nA working knowledge of Boise area social service resources.\nAbility to work as a team member.\nGood verbal and written communication skills.\nReliable and courteous.\n\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n\nExperience working with homeless patients.\nExperience working in a medical setting.\nExperience working in a multidisciplinary setting.\n\n

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.