What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist - Coordinated Entry, Council for the Homeless position at Vancouver Housing Authority?
Do you have experience working in a social service setting with people who are low income and / or homeless? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families facing homelessness in Clark County? Do you thrive in a role that allows you to implement innovative solutions and work towards the goal of ending homelessness? If so, the Council for the Homeless (CFTH) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Housing Specialist - Coordinated Entry to join our team and play a crucial role in transforming lives.
CFTH works to end homelessness through advocacy, education, and coordination of resources. Our team collaborates with community partners to develop housing solutions that empower individuals and families. The Housing Specialist - Coordinated Entry role works with individuals and families that are homeless throughout the coordinated entry process from initial assessment to diversion and / or housing placement. This role will be dual located at the CFTH office and Clark County jail reentry program office. The position is responsible for providing wraparound services and navigation support to participants currently at Clark County jail.
Your skills and experience will support our mission as you :
- Use a client-centered, trauma-informed, supportive, nonjudgmental, and empathetic approach with an equity lens when meeting with individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness and provide the full array of housing options available to them to increase housing stability.
- Create, complete, and maintain accurate files and data entry when utilizing assessment tools to determine what programs the individual or family is eligible for and what programs would give that individual or family the best chance for long-term success.
- Maintain flexibility within a collaborative team to ensure that program structure meets the needs of the individuals and families experiencing homelessness within Clark County.
- Be informed and driven to implement program best practices and solutions that bring Clark County closer to ending homelessness while working in an environment with constantly changing priorities and roles without losing enthusiasm for the organization's mission.
- Work collaboratively with partnering agencies and government funders to ensure that all eligibility determinations are accurate and supporting documents satisfy the funding requirements for each program.
- Work collaboratively with community partners to advocate and educate the community about the value of Coordinated Assessment.
Pay and Benefits
Requirements
Preferred Experience / Education
A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Council for the Homeless please visit our website at www.councilforthehomeless.org. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
The VHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as covered veteran in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $26 - $31
