Aftercare Specialist

The Program:

YWCA Sojourner's Shelter for Homeless Women & Families provides emergency shelter and supportive services around the clock, every day of the year, for homeless single women, women with children, men with custody of their children, and intact families. This 75-bed facility offers a secure, healthy environment with crisis intervention, case management, and counseling to help individuals achieve long-term self-sufficiency. We maintain a successful recidivism rate of about five (5) percent annually, well below the national average of individuals returning to shelters.

Children’s programs include computer and art classes, tutoring, drug‑free education, supportive counseling, and field trips. Recovering from and preventing future homelessness is our goal for all who take shelter with us.

The Aftercare Specialist is a full‑time position working closely with peers, under the direction of the Program and Assistant Directors. The specialist will work directly with formerly homeless residents of Sojourner’s to provide support, crisis intervention, and mainstream resources to ensure long‑term self‑sufficiency.

• BA and two years experience in human service, social work, or counseling field
• Experience may be substituted for degree requirements depending on relevancy to the position.

• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of substance abuse/mental illness.
• Ability to work with a diverse population from all backgrounds in a non‑judgmental manner and sensitivity to the problems of homelessness.
• General knowledge of community services and referral process to the various community and/or governmental programs.
• Ability to interact constructively and work in harmony with diverse community interests.
• Commitment and understanding of the mission and philosophy of the YWCA Sojourner’s Shelter and a holistic approach to the problems of homelessness.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driving license, and be insured.
• Must pass a criminal background check.