Chicanos Por La Causa
Community Support Worker - Part-Time
Chicanos Por La Causa, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Everyone deserves a safe place to rest, eat and build their better tomorrow. Start empowering people experiencing housing instability at the Women's Housing Navigation shelter!
ABOUT WOMEN'S HOUSING NAVIGATION The shelter offers a safe and welcoming environment to women experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. The center is open year-round and offers meals, a warm overnight bed, and secure under-bed storage. We provide low barrier, trauma-informed case management, job searching and other supportive services. We work to guide guests through a successful exit from shelter to safe, stable housing, and a plan for ongoing support.
As part of Chicanos Por La Causa, we believe in human dignity. Our work at the shelter goes back to our mission to drive economic and political empowerment.
SCHEDULE In-Person, part-time role, Monday-Friday availability, starting at 8am. Scheduling subject to change based on shelter needs and availability.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? As part of the Local Lead Agency (LLA) program, you will provide housing and support services to people who are referred from all kinds of support services agencies. You'll provide individualized and specialized support to participants, focusing on obtaining employment, financial literacy, meeting program expectations, maintaining housing, and increasing academic achievement. Coordinate case management services to participants in LLA program, providing guidance in the apartment search process Conduct assessments with participants to determine goals, barriers, resource needs, and other factors related to case planning, acting as a broker for services and referring them to community resources when necessary Coach participants in living independently, including ongoing independent living skills development Act as liaison between participants and landlords to mediate issues, building relationships/partnerships with landlords and outside support services Facilitate a Quarterly group for the LLA program participants/Stakeholders' meetings Travel into the community for a variety of reasons, such as conducting home visits with participants, providing necessary transportation according to availability, and participating in outreach activities to bring more awareness to the CPLC New Mexico programs. WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER?
Your deep understanding of - and commitment to - applying trauma-informed care principles. Your dedication to working with diverse populations, continuously demonstrating and improving cultural competency and community-building. You are a model of true accountability, confidentiality, and professionalism with clients, teammates, leadership, landlords, and community partners. You are reliable because you know clients are depending on you! You follow through on deadlines, organize documentation, actively listen, communicate effectively and proactively, and manage your calendar. Basically, you set yourself up so you're ready for anything! MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of progressive experience in general office procedures and customer service (Social services and accounting background experience is a plus) Preferred: An Associate's Degree or High School Diploma and 2-3 years' experience working in social services or housing support programs Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and client management software
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting
https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
ABOUT WOMEN'S HOUSING NAVIGATION The shelter offers a safe and welcoming environment to women experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. The center is open year-round and offers meals, a warm overnight bed, and secure under-bed storage. We provide low barrier, trauma-informed case management, job searching and other supportive services. We work to guide guests through a successful exit from shelter to safe, stable housing, and a plan for ongoing support.
As part of Chicanos Por La Causa, we believe in human dignity. Our work at the shelter goes back to our mission to drive economic and political empowerment.
SCHEDULE In-Person, part-time role, Monday-Friday availability, starting at 8am. Scheduling subject to change based on shelter needs and availability.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? As part of the Local Lead Agency (LLA) program, you will provide housing and support services to people who are referred from all kinds of support services agencies. You'll provide individualized and specialized support to participants, focusing on obtaining employment, financial literacy, meeting program expectations, maintaining housing, and increasing academic achievement. Coordinate case management services to participants in LLA program, providing guidance in the apartment search process Conduct assessments with participants to determine goals, barriers, resource needs, and other factors related to case planning, acting as a broker for services and referring them to community resources when necessary Coach participants in living independently, including ongoing independent living skills development Act as liaison between participants and landlords to mediate issues, building relationships/partnerships with landlords and outside support services Facilitate a Quarterly group for the LLA program participants/Stakeholders' meetings Travel into the community for a variety of reasons, such as conducting home visits with participants, providing necessary transportation according to availability, and participating in outreach activities to bring more awareness to the CPLC New Mexico programs. WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER?
Your deep understanding of - and commitment to - applying trauma-informed care principles. Your dedication to working with diverse populations, continuously demonstrating and improving cultural competency and community-building. You are a model of true accountability, confidentiality, and professionalism with clients, teammates, leadership, landlords, and community partners. You are reliable because you know clients are depending on you! You follow through on deadlines, organize documentation, actively listen, communicate effectively and proactively, and manage your calendar. Basically, you set yourself up so you're ready for anything! MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of progressive experience in general office procedures and customer service (Social services and accounting background experience is a plus) Preferred: An Associate's Degree or High School Diploma and 2-3 years' experience working in social services or housing support programs Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and client management software
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting
https://www.eeoc.gov/poster