Homeless Prevention Specialist

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of the Homeless Prevention Specialist position is to assist housed individuals and families with preventing homelessness through case management, direct financial assistance, and service coordination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct intake and program eligibility for Homeless Prevention Services
2. Manage cases actively receiving Housing Prevention Services
3. Conduct case management and provide service coordination
4. Conduct home visits based on individual housing plans
5. Provide direct financial assistance, as needed
6. Provide education on tenant roles, rights, and responsibilities
7. Liaise between tenants and landlords to assist with issues/disputes
8. Participate in weekly case conference meetings
9. Participate in program and agency trainings as assigned
10. Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requested
11. Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
12. Maintain a highly detailed and organized filling system
13. Ensure intake procedures utilize harm reduction and housing first principles
14. Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis
15. Adhere to confidentiality standards
16. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
2. High degree of confidentiality
3. Able to endorse and promote The Salvation Army’s mission
4. Minimum two (2) years of social service/work and/or related experience preferred
5. Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Publisher, Excel and Outlook preferred
6. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
7. Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
8. Excellent organizational skills
9. Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. High school diploma
2. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
3. Must be 21 years or older
4. Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program
5. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
3. Ability to reach overhead
4. Ability to operate telephone
5. Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs.
6. Ability to operate a computer
7. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
8. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.