• NCS Caseworker

    Tidal Basin Group (Anchorage, AK)


    NCS Caseworker

     

    Anchorage, AK

     

    Temporary

     

    Entry Level

     

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    THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    Position Summary:

    The NCS 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 NCS 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:

    + Assist NCS late applicants with entry into the NCS program.

    + Assist NCS participants with NCS recertification while they remain in a NCS housing solution.

    + Maintain cases in the system of record, including case notes, case details, and hotel placements.

    + Escalate cases according to need and project processes.

    + Outreach to NCS participants to inform them of the plan to transition all NCS participants into rental housing.

    + 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.

    + 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.