Information Specialist

3 weeks ago


San Francisco California, United States Felton Institute Full time
Job Description:
Information Specialist (Bilingual-Spanish)
Program: Information, Referral, & Assistance Program

Agency Overview
Founded in 1889, Felton Institute is the oldest nonsectarian, nonprofit charitable social-services provider in the City and County of San Francisco. Rooted in equity, Felton Institute transforms quality of life and promotes social justice to accelerate community led change.

 

Job Description
The Information Specialist is responsible for managing incoming referrals for individuals requesting information on community resources. The Information Specialist assesses immediate and ongoing needs, provides information, and refers to appropriate public or private service providers via outbound calls. The Information Specialist will follow up on individual referrals to ensure contact with compatible program and may provide advocacy for individuals who have difficulty obtaining services, may provide intensive information and referral services to specific clients, and may assist with special projects or services for a specific population.

 

Responsibilities

Use strength-based, compassionate communication and active listening to support clients in identifying and prioritizing their needs; determine appropriate referrals to agencies or programs able to meet identified needs.

Manage an online database for incoming referrals; document client progress and outreach attempts; record and compile data on the nature and quantity of inquiries and referrals.

Regularly communicate with manager to ensure open lines of communication and to promptly address any issues or risks.

Collaborate with team to provide resource sharing and problem-solving.

Maintain a high level of knowledge of San Francisco resources; update information on existing resources; assist in developing information on potential resources; inform staff and other agencies of changes or new services.

Classify agencies using a taxonomy of terms; conduct database search and records call transactions using a multi-level computerized resource database system.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Program Manager.

Remain teachable, flexible, and open to ongoing training opportunities. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field or equivalent experience

Experience in case management and crisis intervention; call center services a plus

Strong oral and written communication skills

Bi-lingual in Spanish/English- Required

Relate to a wide variety of people with diverse needs and diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; strong customer service skills

Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment and working autonomously

Demonstrated ability to utilize computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Basic record keeping procedures and techniques; techniques of data collection; general office practices and procedures

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