Housing Specialist - Youth Resource Team

St. Joseph Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Los Angeles seeks a Housing Specialist to provide reliable housing support to youth experiencing homelessness. The role involves delivering essential services, case management, and community outreach. Candidates should have experience with vulnerable populations and a relevant degree. This full-time position includes benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations.
• Experience working with the TAY population preferred.
• Experience with housing individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs.
• Build trust and rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Participate in community meetings.

Skills

Highly motivated

Excellent organizational skills

Strong knowledge of homeless services

Ability to communicate with diverse groups

Education

Degree in social work or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Housing Specialist - Youth Resource Team

Job Summary

The Housing Specialist works closely with members of the Youth Resource Team (YRT) to help provide housing support and resources to the YRT clients. This position will ensure the delivery of quality care in accordance with the program’s rules and regulations, and in alignment with the mission of St. Joseph Center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Key Areas of Responsibility:
  • Provide housing supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness in SPA 5.
  • Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, the Coordinated Entry System (CES), and other homeless service providers.
  • Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs.
  • Apply a "whatever it takes" approach to advocate for youth and families and ensure they are connected to the services they need for success and well-being.

• Provide case management to meet the needs of each individual.
• Build trust and rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness. Assess homeless individuals utilizing the Vulnerability Index (VI) SPDAT.
• Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services. Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (e.g., California Driver’s License, Social Security Card).
• Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data into the electronic health records (Exym) and/or homeless management information system identified.
• Provide transportation assistance as needed.
• Participate in SPA 5 case conferencing meetings and other community meetings.
• Participate in regular Santa Monica Youth Resource Team meetings as well as agency and/or funder meetings.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter. Ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and staff. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First.

Experience

• At least one year of experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations.
• Experience with working with the TAY population is preferred.
• Experience with housing individuals is preferred.

Education

• Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Direct Reports

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to use widely supported internet browsers.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid California Class C Driver License in order to meet clients in the field.
• Valid automobile liability insurance.

Travel

• To and from work site(s) and to off-site meetings and trainings as needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs.

Additional Information

Status: Full time/Exempt

Salary: DOE

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume.

Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph Center invites you to review the current \"EEO is The Law\" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Note: This description reflects the job posting at the time of extraction and is subject to change.