Homeless Prevention Specialist
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The Salvation Army Mission Statement:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. BASIC PURPOSEThe purpose of the Homeless Prevention Specialist position is to assist housed individuals and families with preventing homelessness through case management, direct financial assistance, and service coordination. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct intake and program eligibility for Homeless Prevention Services

Manage cases actively receiving Housing Prevention Services

Conduct case management and provide service coordination

Conduct home visits based on individual housing plans

Provide direct financial assistance, as needed

Provide education on tenant roles, rights, and responsibilities

Liaise between tenants and landlords to assist with issues/disputes

Participate in weekly case conference meetings

Participate in program and agency trainings as assigned

Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requested

Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards

Maintain a highly detailed and organized filling system

Ensure intake procedures utilize harm reduction and housing first principles

Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis

Adhere to confidentiality standards

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level

High degree of confidentiality

Able to endorse and promote The Salvation Army's mission

Minimum two (2) years of social service/work and/or related experience preferred

Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Publisher, Excel and Outlook preferred

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence

Excellent organizational skills

Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

High school diploma

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle

Must be 21 years or older

Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program

Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects

Ability to reach overhead

Ability to operate telephone

Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs.

Ability to operate a computer

Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information

Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)