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Job description
Salary Range $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
nPosition Type Full Time
nEducation Level High School
nCategory Nonprofit - Social Services
nDescription
nPOSITION SUMMARY:
nThe person in this position will be responsible for assisting HOPWA HINT-eligible individuals and their families in identifying and transitioning to stable housing. The Housing Specialist will collaborate with the program’s case manager to address the housing needs of the participant going through the Fresno-Madera Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to, those listed below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
nnnAssess the housing needs for all referred clients and work with them to develop individualized housing plans and address any barriers to housing;
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nnMonitor and evaluate each client’s progress through their housing plan, and revise the plan with corrective actions as needed;
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nnCreate and maintain lists of available housing options for clients;
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nnAssist clients with housing applications, complete supportive and subsidized housing paperwork, survey rental market for affordable housing, and advocate for clients with prospective landlords;
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nnServe as a liaison between program participants and property management companies and/or owners;
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nnResponsible for completing unit inspections monthly and processing maintenance requests, as needed;
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nnResponsible for ensuring the clients are in compliance with pertaining housing rules and /or occupancy agreements;
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nnProcess monthly rent payments, if applicable;
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nnMaintain client related data tracking systems, including case notes;
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nnPrepare case-related reports, outcomes, successes, challenges, and other reports as necessary and required;
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nnOutreach to realtors, landlords, housing developers and other housing providers to identify new and existing housing opportunities;
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nnNetwork with other agencies, coalitions, local community meetings, and attend outreach events;
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nnActively participate in staff meetings, training, and outreach events;
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nnWork in collaboration with CRMC’s Specialty Services Clinic, FMCOC, and other community-based organizations to effectively navigate and house individuals and their families;
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nnMust Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
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nnPerform all other duties as assigned.
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n nQualifications
nESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
nExperience and Competencies:
nnnExcellent communication and public speaking skills .
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nnMust be culturally/linguistically sensitive to the populations served.
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nnKnowledge of substance abuse and treatment is desired.
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nnExcellent communication skills.
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nnAbility to exercise good judgment and discretion.
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nnAbility to work well in a team environment.
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nnAdherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
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nnProfessional appearance and demeanor.
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nnAbility to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE, MSIL, and EPLS.
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nnA valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
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nnAbility to obtain and maintain successful background clearance.
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nnDuring your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
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nnCPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
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n nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
nnnDemonstrate knowledge of housing services including one (1) year experience working in similar programs; working with the homeless population, substance use disorder and/or mental health care systems is required.
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nnDemonstrate knowledge of target population including one (1) year experience serving people living with HIV is required.
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nnA minimum of one (1) year experience implementing trauma-informed approaches is required.
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nnA minimum of one (1) year experience with data collection, data analysis, and confidentiality is required.
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nnGraduation from an accredited two-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
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nnHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required.
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n nLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
nnNot applicable for this position.
n nWORKING CONDITIONS:
nnnWork is performed in a combination of out in the community and in an office setting;
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nnSome travel is required; and
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nnSome outdoor activities may be required.
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Worksite address
fresno, CA, 93650, US
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