Transitional Housing Specialist

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa is seeking a Transitional Housing Specialist for Meskwaki Family Services to provide trauma-informed housing support and develop individualized plans toward permanent housing stability.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, coordinating with survivors and partners, and delivering educational content about domestic violence. Requires a related degree, 3 years of experience, and willingness to travel and be on call.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field with 3 years of related experience in case management or working with victims of crime.
• Grant writing and reporting experience is desirable.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to learn and apply skills in the Meskwaki cultural context.
• Must submit to a background investigation.
• Strong oral and written communication and positive interpersonal skills.
• Willing to be on call during evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed comprehensive services to transitional housing families.
• Develop individualized housing and service plans and pathways to permanent housing stability.
• Monitor and evaluate program participant progress.
• Serve as primary contact for housing assistance from survivors and community partners.
• Develop partnerships with housing and community providers to assist survivors.
• Troubleshoot housing issues with staff and advocates.
• Provide information and referrals to other providers.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessment and safety planning with participants.
• Transport survivors to appointments and daily needs.
• Attend conferences and trainings on housing issues for crime victims.
• Prepare reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Assist with capacity building and research for the Transitional Housing program.
• Create educational materials on domestic violence for partners and tribal employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

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

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Transitional Housing Specialist - Meskwaki Family Services

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide trauma informed comprehensive services to transitional housing families.
• Developing individualized housing and service plans, including planning a path to permanent housing stability.
• Monitor and evaluate program participant progress
• Serve as primary contact for housing assistance from both survivors and community partners
• Develop partnerships with housing and community providers to assist survivors in housing
• Troubleshooting technical housing issues as they arise with staff, victim advocates, and victims accessing housing programs
• Providing information and referrals to other providers or programs
• Providing ongoing risk assessment and safety planning with participants
• Transport victims to and from necessary appointments including daily needs, medical, legal, law enforcement, court, etc.
• Attend conferences and workshops related to housing issues concerning victims of crime.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
• Assist with capacity building and research to further develop the Transitional Housing program.
• Create and present culturally appropriate educational material regarding domestic violence to community partners including area schools, Meskwaki Community, and Tribal employees
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of case management, working with victims of crime, and public speaking/educational experience.
• Experience in grant writing and reporting is desirable.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to learn and incorporate skills in the cultural context of the Meskwaki Community.
• Must submit to and successfully complete a background investigation.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and positive interpersonal relationship skills.
• Must be willing to be on call evenings and weekends.
• Must be proficient in computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, internet, email, etc.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.

SUPERVISION

Supervised by RISE Manager

SALARY LEVEL: Annual Salary Range: $43,472 - $59,904