Welcome! Are you ready to begin a NewPath? At NewPath, we do more to make a difference -more for each child, each client, and our community. Our dedicated team does what it takes, day and night, to get to the heart of every case and deliver the best care. Backed by a full breadth of services, we cater to each individual and answer to every need. We reach more ages with more experts for more results. Every program offers opportunity for change, every plan improves lives, and every person ignites hope, one success story at a time.Make an Impact as a Liaison in our Bridges Program!The NewPath Child & Family Solutions Bridges Liaison is responsible for assisting individuals in achieving stated housing and personal goals and objectives. The agency expects the Bridges Liaison to maximize independence and productivity in the young adults served through support and training. The Bridges Liaison will connect and support young adults in need of personal and community resources.Location:This position is with our Bridges Program working through our NewPath Montgomery County location.Company Perks: Quick Reference
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Career Growth in an Inclusive Company Culture
- 401(k) (4% automatic employer contribution - no required match)
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
- Employee Discounts & Partner Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Family/Paternal Leave
- Legal Benefits Services
- Clinical Counseling/Therapy Licensure Supervision Hours (Cost Covered)
- Board Licensure Exam Cost Covered (Therapy, Counseling, and Nursing)
What You Will Be Doing
- Collaboratively develop a detailed Bridges plan with each client outlining the steps necessary to obtain and maintain permanent housing.
- Monitor and coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations and assessments in order to identify each individual's needs.
- Plan and conduct individual housing action steps as indicated in the Bridges Plan.
- Support each individual's efforts to follow through on every aspect essential for housing, such as obtaining ID, addressing legal issues, housing search, meeting with property managers, etc.
- Make contact with new individuals within 24-48 hours of their admission and meet with current individuals at a minimum of a monthly basis.
- Provide ongoing case management to individuals following placement.
- Provide referrals to needed services including health, mental health, education, vocational training.
- Serve as an advocate or liaison to other organizations when needed.
- Ensure that required elements of the ECR/EHR are present, current and in accordance with agency certification and documentation standards.
What You Bring To The Table
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, behavioral health or related field. Two years of experience working with working with families and/or children in the child welfare system is preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age; have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance; good written and verbal skills; ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
- Initiative and ability to work independently.
- A willingness and comfort level in providing community-based services to a diverse population of clients.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in crisis situation.
- Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
NewPath Child & Family Solutions, an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or have a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting Human Resources at ...@newpath.org.** A clean criminal background check is required.