Position Summary: The Caseworker is responsible for assisting Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) participants in their transition out of the NCS program into stable rental units. This role provides in-person, one-on-one support to participant households by helping them apply for housing benefits, search for appropriate housing, and coordinate the move from NCS to rental housing.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Educate NCS participants on the transition to rental housing and any programs or benefits for which the participants may be eligible.
Assist NCS participants with their housing search, utilizing housing lists provided by the state and online resources. This will include looking at individual housing solutions and contextualizing the location of the housing solutions.
Assist NCS participants with any applications necessary for their transition from NCS to rental housing.
Support NCS participant’s transition from NCS to rental housing by coordinating moving logistics, both at the hotel and their final rental housing solution.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal resources to ensure clients receive necessary support.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of local community resources and support services.
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Preferred Skills:
Bilingual: English and Yup’ik language family preferred
Crisis intervention training.
Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices
Education and Experience:
Preferred, Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
Previous experience in case work or social services is highly desirable.
Work Environment:
Requires in-person, one-on-one coordination with NCS participants in Alaska.
May require weekend, holiday, or evening shifts.
Job Location:
Anchorage, AK
Job Description Disclaimer This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.
Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, which include Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.