Supportive Housing Homeless Specialist

2 weeks ago


Detroit, United States Wayne Metro Community Action Agency Full time

Scope: Responsible for the implementation and execution of housing- and homeless-related services and activities for marginally-housed, homeless and near homeless persons. Responsible for serving as the liaison between Wayne Metro and community stakeholders to ensure greater coordination of efforts in serving homeless and near homeless members of the community. Essential Functions: Work closely with Housing and Homeless Department staff and partnering agencies toward the goal of securing safe, affordable and sanitary housing for homeless and those at-risk of homelessness. Proficiently complete paperwork related to the provision of housing and homeless services as required by Wayne Metro and program funders. Coordinate, schedule and conduct Housing Quality Standard and habitability inspections based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Michigan State Housing Development Authority standards. Prepare and maintain client files as required by Wayne Metro and applicable funding sources. Remain abreast of changing guidelines in determining eligibility and record keeping. Provide transportation to agency clients as required. Provide direct service to clients including but not limited to: driving and accompanying clients to scheduled appointments, other specific client-centered tasks as assigned, entering data into agency databases and assisting clients withapplications/surveys (paper and electronic). Remain abreast of programmatic and funding opportunities in the area of housing services to aid homeless and near homeless persons. Work with agency development staff to identify opportunities that are appropriate for the agency to pursue in the interest of achieving the agency mission with respect to services for this population. Provide staff support to the Out-Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition through coordination of efforts including by not limited to Homelessness Awareness Week activities, common service procedures and tools, annual educational retreats, and Coalition development. Maintain accurate records which are compatible with those maintained by Wayne Metro for the purpose of deriving statistics, meeting legal requirements for program and client records, and compiling program reports as may be requested by program management. Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others. Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro's policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.



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