Community Engagement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Collaborative Solutions for Communities Full time

Job Description

Collaborative Solutions for Communities is seeking a skilled Community Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for providing resource and referrals of community-based programs, establishing a database of community resources, and providing housing search and supportive services to promote participants' self-sufficiency, integration into the community, and permanency in housing.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Assess housing barriers of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs.
  2. Develop a housing procurement, financial, and self-sufficiency case management plan with clients.
  3. Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client's behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing.
  4. Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice.
  5. Create and maintain consistent communication channels between several parties.
  6. Serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants as well as between participants and neighbors.
  7. Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs.
  8. Assist in development of and encourage adherence to a personal budget through pro-active housing and budget counseling sessions.
  9. Assist participants in development of a strength-based/solution-focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
  10. Identify participant strengths and barriers to stability and assist participants to reducing barriers and linking to resources and services.
  11. Provide pro-active follow-up home visits to ensure stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency.
  12. Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities.
  13. Maintain accurate daily logs records, monthly outcome reports, and files for each client.
  14. Transport clients as deemed necessary.
  15. Collect and report program data, including but not limited to HMIS reporting and funders' required data.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or at least 5 years' experience in direct service and community-based resource development is required. Five-years' experience in a community based human services field or work in the areas of child development, family relations and behavioral health is also preferred. Knowledge of community resources and information management is essential. Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills are required.

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