What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homeless Services Diversion Worker position at Utah Community Action?
Utah Community Action seeks a Homeless Services Diversion Worker. The wage is $19.91/hour. Our Homeless Services team needs a particular person who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Could that be you? Read on to learn more about this unique opportunity to contribute to our nonprofit's mission!
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are a nonprofit organization with growth and advancement opportunities and a culture that is not just supportive but uplifting. We offer generous benefits that begin the month after you start and include health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match, a 401k plan with a 5% match, short and long-term disability, accident insurance, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off at the end of the year (up to 7 days), up to 192 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year, and an hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care. Position located at the Men's Homeless Resource Center (Pamela Atkinson Center).
ABOUT UTAH COMMUNITY ACTION
Founded in 1965, Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Our six core programs, including Case Management & Housing, are designed to address barriers to self-sufficiency and empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities. By joining our team, you'll be part of a mission to end poverty and improve the lives of those living in our community.
Utah Community Action's culture is based on our agency's values of appreciation, compassion, integrity, respect, and trust. Our well-trained management team maintains an open-door policy so employees can ask questions and solve problems.
YOUR LIFE AS DIVERSION WORKER
Diversion Workers will assess clients for Diversion services, working to prevent homelessness for people seeking shelter by identifying immediate alternate housing arrangements and, if necessary, connect them with services and financial assistance to help them return to permanent housing.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Two years of experience working with the homeless population
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Ability to be empathetic to individuals experiencing homelessness regardless of their ethnic background, gender, or other demographic qualities
- Strong knowledge of data entry and explaining processes to clients
- Willingness to work in a team environment to assist other staff where needs may be
- Sensitivity to the needs of families from various economic and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to relate to and work with low-income people
- Maturity of judgment to handle emergency situations
- Knowledge of community resources, agencies, and referral procedures
- Must have the ability to work with community professionals
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of various word processing and spreadsheets software
- Ability to navigate databases and complete entry into the database
- General office settings include homeless shelters. May participate in events that occur outside in both hot and cold weather.
READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM?
Ready to make a difference in your community? We understand your time is valuable, so we've made our application process quick and easy. If you believe you're the right fit for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We can't wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our team!
The Agency is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is dedicated to the following practices: To recruit, employ, train, and promote persons for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, veteran, genetic information, military service, immunity status or other protected-group status and to base decisions regarding applicants and employees on an individual's job-related qualifications and other relevant and lawful factors.61609.60
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