Program Overview
From shelter to self-sufficiency through strength-based case management. FaSST/Connections is a behavioral health case management unit that provides evaluation, linkage, and coordination of services to individuals and families living in various shelters throughout the City of Philadelphia.
Position Overview
- We are looking for energetic, compassionate and empathetic people who want to make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
- FaSST/Connections Resource Coordinators engage individuals and families experiencing homelessness with a history or present struggle with mental health challenges and/or substance use through advocacy, ongoing support, and empowerment.
- Resource Coordinators are responsible for working alongside participants and any of their present support systems to overcome barriers and reach participants identified goals which may include but are not limited to the following: accessing mental health, substance use, or medical treatment, resolving legal issues, obtaining sources of income, connecting to education, etc.
Benefits of working for RHD FaSST Connections
- FaSST/Connections is an employee focused and friendly team that offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, which includes 20 vacation days, 7 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual begins immediately!
- Many employees and former employees have shared that their team at FaSST/Connections is a second family to them.
- Flexible work hours for qualifying staff.
- Hands on experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and multilevel strategic planning with other agencies.
- Professional growth and development with opportunities of student loan reimbursement and national conference presentation.
- RHD is very self-care centric and offers yoga and kickboxing to staff.
- FaSST/Connections has a self-care committee made up of employees that organize events for our staff along with a self-care room at the office equipped with a massage chair.
- Resources for Human Development values focus on Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Respect, and much more.
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
Specific Duties
- Complete all state mandated paperwork, i.e., Service Documents, Consumer Registration Forms, Personal Goal Plans, which emphasize the consumers’ strength and needs, etc.
- Assess and evaluate the needs of participants and provide linkage to appropriate services...
- Monitor service delivery by maintaining regular contact with participants and service providers/programs involved with the participant.
- Collaborate with participants utilizing their own individualized strength-based personal goal plan reviewing and modifying as necessary.
- Regular home visits, as well as accompany participants to medical appointments and treatment facilities as appropriate.
- Educate, inform, and advocate for participants regarding benefits and entitlements, treatment, self-advocacy, and natural supports.
Skills
- Understanding and respect for each individual's unique path to recovery. Able to provide trauma-informed, strength based support.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical service at all times.
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time management and flexibility.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy is essential. Must be able to effectively use electronic health record, video conferencing, email, and any other technology needed to meet job responsibilities
- Must have adequate knowledge to navigate the City of Philadelphia via car or public transit.
Education & Qualifications:
- Knowledge of homelessness, addictions, residential facilities, mental illnesses and their treatment.
- Knowledge in crisis prevention and de-escalation.
- A valid drivers license is required
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services is required.
From shelter to self-sufficiency through strength-based case management. FaSST/Connections is a behavioral health case management unit that provides evaluation, linkage, and coordination of services to individuals and families living in various shelters throughout the City of Philadelphia.
RHD employees and programs in the City of Philadelphia are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate. The City of Philadelphia has issued an Emergency Regulation Governing the Control and Prevention of COVID-19 Mandating Vaccines for Healthcare Workers and In Higher Education, Healthcare, and Related Settings (“Vaccine Mandate Regulation”), which mandates vaccine for healthcare workers and in higher education, healthcare, and related settings. This mandate became Effective on August 16, 2021 and requires Healthcare Workers and certain workers at Healthcare Institutions to be fully vaccinated by October 15, 2021. Fully vaccinated means it has been two weeks since the final dose of vaccine. The regulation does allow individuals to apply to RHD for an exemption based on a sincerely held religious belief that would prohibit vaccination for COVID-19 or because of medical conditions that preclude administration of one of the available vaccines.