Essential Functions:
- Provide case management and facilitate
referrals with partner agencies and coordinate programming to meet the
needs of the patrons served through the Senior Services Program of
Center on Halsted.
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Job Description
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Duties:
- Provide one-on-one case management to
connect residents with city, state and federal programs
- Connect patrons to other Chicago
agencies and organizations for services
- Conduct follow-up to ensure referrals
have been utilized and were successful
- Promote financial stability and
financial knowledge through workshops, seminars and referrals
- Assist in making medical, mental
health and substance abuse treatment referrals
- Provide assistance and referrals to
patrons in need of housing
- Develop and implement a comprehensive
wellness model of programming to meet the physical, educational,
recreational and social needs of the patrons
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
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Program
Development – ability to design programs to meet
the needs and interests of the patrons
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Results – proven track record of exceeding goals and bottom-line
orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions
through a combination of analysis wisdom, expereince, and judgement and the
ablity to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a
budget; program solving, and creative resourcesfulness
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Strategic Vision and Agility – ablity to think strategically, anticipate
future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the
organizational plan
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Action Oriented – enjoys working hard and looks for
challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited
information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation
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Time Management- ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously and to meet deadlines
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Personal
qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission
of Center on Halsted
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Lesbian,
gay bisexual, transgender sensitivity – demonstrates proficiency on
the unique needs of LGBT older adults
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HIV
awareness – previous experience working the HIV-positive community
and training on HIV transmission and
prevention helpful
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Communication skills – excellent verbal and written ability; bilingual
skills (Spanish / English ) highly desirable
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Bachelor’s degree in human
services or related field at minimum, Master’s degree in social work
or related field preferred
Questions to address
in cover letter:
1. What aging challenges are unique to LGBT
older adults and what special considerations should be made when working with
this population?
2. Center on Halsted serves a diverse group of
older adults. What methods would you
use to engage this diverse group and to ensure a safe, welcoming and
affirming environment for all residents?
3. What strategies would you use to identify
the service needs of these residents?
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Center on Halsted hires the most qualified candidates
without regard to any person’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender
expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation,
marital status, parental status, military discharge status or source of income.
Center on Halsted –
3656 N Halsted –
Chicago, IL 60613 –
T 773-472-6469 –
F 773-472-6643
Contacts
Susan Heatherly
sheatherly@centeronhalsted.org
Job Functions
Psychology, Social Work
Center on Halsted
Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most
comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and
securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000
community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of
Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood.
