SERENITY HOUSE OF CLALLAM COUNTY

HOUSING SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Housing Specialist (One Year Position with Possible Extension)

Primary job location: Port Angeles Housing Resource Center

Reports to: Coordinated Entry Program Manager

Status: Full Time

Shift: Mon-Fri, Daytime
Wages: $15-$23/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
• Highschool Graduate or general education diploma associate's degree preferred
• 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

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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