Community Assistance Network Rosedale , MD 21237
Posted 7 days ago
Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN) was founded in Baltimore County, Maryland in 1965 to eliminate the root causes and consequences of poverty. We presently serve clients in Baltimore County and surrounding jurisdictions and manage multiple programs providing a variety of services. CAN’s mission is to work in partnership with the community to develop, operate, and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, dignity, stability, and self-sufficiency among people in Baltimore County experiencing economic challenges.
Job Purpose:
Under the umbrella of CAN, the Homeless Shelters’ mission is to provide a safe, clean, and supportive community which helps stabilize homeless men, women, children, and families by promoting self-worth, providing linkages to community resources and encouraging personal responsibility. The Resident Intake Coordinator (RIC) is responsible for coordinating the 30/60/90-day shelter stays “triage approach;” assists in establishing shelter resident goals & developing resident plans for meeting objectives. The Resident Intake Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Shelter Operations.
The Resident Intake Coordinator (RIC) spearheads the shelters Triage Approach; manages the Daily Shelter Roster; conducts in-depth resident interviews and intakes, coordinates and sets team meetings with case managers, social workers and others; enters data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Duties:
Works closely with the Shelter Director & HMIS Coordinator in facilitating compliance to HMIS /Intake policies and procedures.
Requirements
Is this opportunity right for you? The ideal candidate will have the following personal competencies and characteristics:
Ability to display effective communication. Be approachable and engaging.
High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize own work on multiple projects.
Minimum Skills/Qualifications:
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to understand programming and services documents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Valid State of Maryland driver’s license and transportation required.
Benefits
At CAN, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k employer matching, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts.
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