What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Serenity House of Clallam County?
SERENITY HOUSE OF CLALLAM COUNTY
HOUSING SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Housing Specialist (One Year Position with Possible Extension)
Primary job location: Port Angeles Housing Resource Center
Reports to: Coordinated Entry Program Manager
Status: Full Time
Shift: Mon-Fri, Daytime
Wages: $15-$23/hr DOE
Summary: This position is responsible for planning, implementing and collaborating housing services for individuals and families who are homeless or are experiencing homelessness.
Responsibilities
- Carry out intake interview and evaluation of need with households
- Screen households’ circumstances for monetary assistance and/or program eligibility and provide qualifying households with appropriate resources or referrals.
- In conjunction with clients, develop and monitor individualized housing stability plans which include goals, action steps, and timelines
- Coordinate linkages with other agencies on behalf of clients to facilitate fluid service delivery, maintain collaborative program planning, service coordination and shared resources
- Establish and maintain working relationships with rental agencies and landlords
- Participate in outreach activities to landlords, service providers, and community groups
- Maintain case files, document services provided, and progress accomplished per grant requirements
- Maintain reporting learn and maintain the State reporting system HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) file for each participant.
- Maintain current and confidential files
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 2 Year experience with and commitment to working with homeless and/or low-income households
- Highschool Graduate or general education diploma associate's degree preferred
- Ability to plan and organize for self and others, be a guide, teacher, and role model
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills
- Knowledge and experience related to several of the following: crisis intervention, domestic violence, homelessness, child development, mental health, case management, substance abuse
- Ability to network with other providers of similar services
- Willing to travel as needed
- Driver’s license and insurance, ability to pass a criminal background check
- Any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $23
