OCP is Hiring !!!
Case Management Supervisor
OCP is hiring for the position of Case Management Supervisor. We are flexible on how this position is implemented. We could use a person with a BSW or MSW degree or significant experience doing case management, especially with the homeless population. The position could be part time, temporary, or full time and permanent. If full time and permanent, this position would supervise the case management team and social work field students from local universities. Case managers assist our community members (clients) to identify and meet their life goals, whether getting needed ID’s, disability income, employment, or housing. This position works with people in our Community Center as well as those we’ve housed to help prevent their return to homelessness. The work is challenging but highly meaningful. Come join our team! To apply, read the full job description found here. Very good vacation and sick leave benefits, and health reimbursement program up to $6000. For questions, write Sam@OurCommunityPlace.org.
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VIBRANIUM & RODIUM SPONSORS
Gaines Group Architects
Matchbox Realty
PALLADIUM SPONSORS
JZ Engineering
LD&B Insurance and Financial Services
Colman Engineering
TITANIUM SPONSORS
Blauch Brothers, Inc.
Friendly City Food Coop
Park View Federal Credit Union
Allstate
Evermore Construction
Herr Construction
Dynamic Aviation
Harrisonburg Electric Commission
Design Concrete Builders
Frazier Quarry
GOLD SPONSORS
Weaver’s Flooring America
Everence Foundation
Flora Pettit Law Offices
Sam’s Construction
BrydgeWorks Glass Studio
Grassroots Landscaping
SILVER SPONSORS
Boboko Cafe
Cavalier
Blue Ridge Hearing Center
Beachy Arehart CPA’s

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