Housing Specialist

6 days ago

Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States Unified Social Services Full time

Title: Housing Specialist

Type: Full Time

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Brandon Higgins

Date: 6/3/2024

Range: $18-$22 an hour

Hours of work: Monday through Friday 8:30-5:30

The Housing Specialist position is responsible for promoting tenant independence for individuals experiencing or who have experienced or on the verge of experiencing homelessness. Through skill development and building on participant's strengths you will assist the client in maintaining their housing. Emphasis will be on teaching skills required to maintain tenant responsibilities, landlord negotiation, household management, cooking and nutrition; supportive services to assist with basic living and social skills, monitoring overall well-being and problem solving; and employment supports to secure or maintain employment, improving physical, mental or chemical health, moving toward self-sufficiency, and achieving personal goals. This position will not be supervising/ managing any other employees.Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Manage caseloads including conduct assessments of client housing needs and barriers that affect stabilization including financial, legal, mental health, substance abuse, employment, health care, and housekeeping.
  • Develop, review, and implement client self-sufficiency plans.
  • Coordinate support services, initiate referrals, and provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling to clients.
  • Work closely with client's case managers, social workers and other members of their care team.
  • Obtain housing placements and work collaboratively to support the transition process, including proactively identifying and mediating issues between clients and owners/landlords.
  • Conduct regular home visits and monitor progress in meeting goals while in shelter and during stabilization
  • Complete progress notes when due.

Education, Skills & Abilities

  • Associate degree required and Bachelor's degree preferred (or pursuing a bachelor's degree) in a social service-related field.
  • 1 year or more of working experience in the Human Services field.
  • Experience working in Microsoft Office applications, and ability to learn new programs.
  • Ability to prioritize work with great attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates clear, effective, and prompt communication skills when interacting with internal staff, clients, and constituents.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; reliable vehicle
  • Successfully completed CORI/MVR checks.
  • Passion for enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve
  • Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check
  • Using a person-centered approach in assisting clients make informed housing decisions.
  • Som travel with clients to appointments as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Vacation/PTO-meets and exceeds ESST
  • Company Equipment
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

  • Saint Cloud, MN Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Saint Cloud, MN 56303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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