Targeted Prevention Specialist

Directions for Living; Largo (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in community support seeks a Targeted Prevention Specialist to provide case management services for families at risk of homelessness. This role involves working closely with clients to enhance their mental health, substance use management, and housing stability through trauma-informed care principles. Excellent benefits and a focus on employee wellness make this opportunity a great fit for mission-driven professionals.

Benefits

100% employer paid medical, dental, vision insurance

5 days of Paid Time Off

11 Paid Wellness Days

10 Paid Holidays

403b retirement plan

Year-round employee wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in street outreach and crisis intervention.
• Knowledgeable of resources available to individuals facing homelessness.
• Proficient in computer applications and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services focusing on mental health and housing stability.
• Utilize community resources to assist families at risk of homelessness.
• Meet productivity requirements for direct client contact annually.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Knowledge of community resources

Mental health management

Substance use management

Transportation service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Salary: $31.25/hour

We offer:

• Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Wellness Days- including 1 week in December
• 10 Paid Holidays

Do you envision yourself working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full-time employees, PTO, 19 paid company holidays to include the full week of Christmas off, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a professional position providing case management services to clients involved with the Housing First Division. Targeted Prevention provides intensive case management services for families with dependent children who are not homeless and are housed, but are at-risk of becoming street homeless due to eviction or the loss of housing.

The Targeted Prevention Specialist will ensure that case management services focus on providing case management interventions that increase skills related to managing mental health and substance use issues as well as skills that increase housing stability. The Targeted Prevention Specialist will utilize natural supports, community supports, and input and resources from other community partners or professional agencies. The Targeted Prevention Specialist ensures services are delivered using standards of trauma informed care principles, and that plans and clinical interventions address issues regarding how trauma impacts family functioning, and that plans and interventions use trauma resolution skills. The Targeted Prevention Specialist will ensure that case management services occur in the community at a place convenient and comfortable for the youth and family. This is a field position. Responsible to meet productivity requirements of 1248 hours of direct face to face client contacts annually or a 104 hours per month.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, criminal justice or related field required, with a minimum of three years of previous experience in street outreach, crisis intervention, case management and supportive interventions to those who are living street homeless.
2. Must be knowledgeable of community resources available to individuals living street homeless or housing unstable.
3. Must be computer literate and be proficient in Outlook, Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Word. Must be able to work proficiently in a Windows environment and be able to learn other software applications quickly. Must be able to document in to two separate systems on the same day as service was delivered.
4. Must have reliable transportation and be able to use personal vehicle to transport clients if and when needed. Must have and maintain clear driving record, must have valid Florida Driver License, maintain required automobile insurance coverage and pass the annual vehicle inspection.
5. Must become certified as a Wraparound Facilitator in high fidelity Wraparound within 3 months of employment. Preference will be given to individuals certified as a Wraparound Facilitator in high fidelity Wraparound.
6. Must become and maintain BHCM certification.

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