Come join a team that is making a difference in our Community!

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is a non-profit organization that works to improve individuals and families quality of life and reduce poverty in the community.

Benefits of working at WCA:

• 100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Polices.
• Employer pays 80% of individual Medical Insurance Premium.
• 15 paid Holiday's.
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
• 3.69 hours of sick time accrued per pay period.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
• Mileage reimbursement

WCA is currently seeking to fill 2 full time and 1 part time Housing Coach positions. The Housing Coach brings a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to supporting our consumers. Their work will be built on a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, be easily accessible by our consumers and rooted in building permanent connections so all consumers exit with stable, permanent housing and the skills to continue to support their independence

Knowledge of:

• Local, state, and/or federal housing regulations.
• WCA Housing program structure and guidelines.
• Social services structure and access points.

Skills in:

• Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook, case management and CRM software and updating.
• Case management, including developing rapport, motivation building, and coaching participants to meet their goals.
• Trauma-informed care case management.
• Motivational interviewing.
• Positive youth development.
• Housing First practices.
• Case file documentation and data collection.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree with major course work in either sociology, social work, psychology, counseling, education or other related field or two years of experience in public or private human services, of which one year must be mental health direct care experience.

a. A combination of education, training, work experience and/or lived experience will be considered. If, in good faith, you believe that you have the experience to succeed in this position, please apply!

2. Additionally, candidate should have experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness/housing instability, experience implementing trauma-informed care, have strong organizational skills and have the ability to set professional boundaries.

Westmoreland Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve.

Please include a cover letter to tell us about your unique qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of covid vaccination or religious or medical waiver must be submitted.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greensburg, PA 15601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license and proof of Auto Insurance?

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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