What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Intake Specialist position at SafeHaven of Tarrant County?
Are you interested in pursuing meaningful work? SafeHaven is Tarrant County’s only state-designated family violence program – this means we have the honor of working alongside domestic violence victims to keep them safe and simultaneously do our part in holding offenders accountable. We offer flexible work-life balance and an opportunity to change the community – and the world.
SafeHaven is seeking a Housing Intake Specialist
This position facilitates the intake process and provides administrative support to staff and participants of the Safe Living Housing department. This position also supports the Safe Living Housing team in the implementation of housing processes and procedures to ensure quality service delivery to housing participants.
SafeHaven values employees who are in line with the culture of the agency, including those who are curious, trustworthy, open communicators, flexible, and willing to be held accountable. Working in the domestic violence field can be hard – but we can do hard things.
The specific qualifications of this role are:
• Two years of administrative experience required.
• Experience with housing placement, landlord engagement, and/or leasing processes strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a social services or advocacy role preferred.
• Sixty college hours preferred or a minimum of two years relevant experience.
• Knowledge in Housing First Model, Housing Tenant Right and Trauma Informed Care.
• Experience in and knowledge of family violence theory preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as housing applications, operating manuals, and professional journals.
• Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and appropriate case notes. • Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Current Texas Driver’s License Required. Must provide proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Frequent prolonged sitting, occasional walking, stooping, and standing and lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases.
• Occasional exposure to clients with addiction or psychiatric disorders.
Please include salary requirements in your cover letter.
SafeHaven offers competitive salaries. Compensation is commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications.
