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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSince 1985, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless has dedicated its mission exclusively to providing services to people experiencing homelessness. AHCH provides a distinctive continuum of integrated care through outreach and site-based services to address the health-related causes and consequences of homelessness. Our vision is to live in a world that is just and without homelessness. We believe that homelessness is an issue that can be solved through access to quality health care, adequate and affordable housing, and a living wage.Our ideal candidate is someone with strong critical thinking skills, a client-centered mindset, and the ability to work well with diverse populations. The candidate must be comfortable with traveling to clients in various parts of the city and transporting clients in our company vehicles.AHCH practices a harm reduction approach in all services and we seek candidates that embrace and uphold this philosophy and provide services within a trauma informed framework. We are a housing first, treat first organization that strives to remove as many barriers to health care and housing as possible. CSW caseloads can vary from 20-30 depending on client acuity and it is expected that the CSW will have a minimum of 60 encounters per month. Additionally, documentation of encounters must be completed within 72 hours of the visit date.This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Duties and Responsibilities:Assess individual needs of clientsCreate individualized service plans with direct input from client in accordance with CCSSrequirementsWork in an integrated manner with other AHCH programs to optimize client careRefer client to appropriate programs and agencies for coordination of wrap-aroundservices in the communityParticipate in client chart audits for peer reviewProvide direct service to clients with 60% of contacts conducted in homevisits/community visitsPerform duties in a trauma informed and client centered mannerEnsure accurate and appropriate documentation of all client contacts in Electronic HealthRecord (EHR) within timeframe required by AHCH procedure and billing standardsAttend program-specific meetings and trainings including clinical supervision withBehavioral Health Clinical DirectorAttend organizational meetings and trainingsMinimum Qualifications:Ability to work in a client centered, trauma informed, and harm reduction manner to assist clients in meeting the goals that they developNM driver's license (or the ability to obtain an NM driver's license within 30 days of start date) and clean driving recordA bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited university and one year relevant experience with the target populationORAn associate's degree and a minimum of two years of experience working with the target population ORA high school graduation or general educational development (GED) test and a minimum of three years of experience working with the target populationPreferred Qualifications:CCSS certificationExperience in trauma-informed care and harm reduction modelsBilingual or Spanish speaking All benefits start the month after you begin work:Low cost medical, vision, and dental insurance with health club membershipLife insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment fully paid for by organizationLong Term Disability fully paid for by organizationPaid Time Off - 24 days in first year of employmentCatastrophic Sick Time accrual7 Paid holidaysHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts401k with employer matchStudent loan forgiveness eligible We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.This organization participates in E-Verify.