Housing Specialist

Serenity House of Clallam County; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Serenity House of Clallam County in Port Angeles, WA is seeking a Housing Specialist to plan, implement and coordinate housing services for individuals and families who are homeless.

The role involves intake, eligibility screening, developing housing stability plans, liaising with rental agencies, and maintaining HMIS, with day shifts Monday–Friday and $20/hr DOE.

Applicants should have at least 2 years' relevant experience, strong organization, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with homeless or low-income households.
• Ability to plan and organize for self and others.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, homelessness, mental health, or case management.
• Willing to travel; valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out intake interview and evaluation of need with households.
• Screen households for monetary assistance and/or program eligibility and refer resources.
• Develop and monitor individualized housing stability plans with goals, steps, and timelines.
• Coordinate linkages with other agencies to facilitate service delivery and collaboration.
• Establish working relationships with rental agencies and landlords.
• Participate in outreach to landlords, service providers, and community groups.
• Maintain case files and document services provided per grant requirements.
• Maintain HMIS file for each participant.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Networking with providers

Crisis intervention knowledge

Homelessness knowledge

Tools

HMIS

Job description

Housing Specialist

Serenity House of Clallam County Port Angeles, Washington, United States

About this position

SERENITY HOUSE OF CLALLAM COUNTY

HOUSING SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Housing Specialist

Primary job location:Port Angeles Housing Resource Center

Reports to:Coordinated Entry Program Manager

Status:Full Time

Shift:Mon-Fri, Daytime
Wages:$20/hr DOE

Summary:This position is responsible for planning, implementing and collaborating housing services for individuals and families who are homeless or are experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out intake interview and evaluation of need with households
• Screen households’ circumstances for monetary assistance and/or program eligibility and provide qualifying households with appropriate resources or referrals.
• In conjunction with clients, develop and monitor individualized housing stability plans which include goals, action steps, and timelines
• Coordinate linkages with other agencies on behalf of clients to facilitate fluid service delivery, maintain collaborative program planning, service coordination and shared resources
• Establish and maintain working relationships with rental agencies and landlords
• Participate in outreach activities to landlords, service providers, and community groups
• Maintain case files, document services provided, and progress accomplished per grant requirements
• Maintain reporting learn and maintain the State reporting system HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) file for each participant.
• Maintain current and confidential files
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2 Year experience with and commitment to working with homeless and/or low-income households
• Ability to plan and organize for self and others, be a guide, teacher, and role model
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills
• Knowledge and experience related to several of the following: crisis intervention, domestic violence, homelessness, child development, mental health, case management, substance abuse
• Ability to network with other providers of similar services
• Willing to travel as needed
• Driver’s license and insurance, ability to pass a criminal background check
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Salary Information

$20 - $20Hourly Wage

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