Location: Pecos,TX, USA
JOB PURPOSE:
Ensures delivery of services to aide in the prevention of homelessness by promoting and developing awareness of the program and conducts initial eligibility pre-screening for Housing Programs. Familiarity with domestic violence programs, beneficial.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops effective, trusting relationships with program participants by utilizing trauma informed care and strength base approach. Models positive interactions, verbal guidance, and effective communication.
• Conducts initial eligibility screening for individuals seeking program assistance. Builds database of community resources. Utilizes the Housing First Model advocate for eligible participants, provide general information and community referrals for those not meeting program eligibility requirements. Completes Intake for eligible participants by evaluating individual and/or family needs. Assists in creating and completing a service plan as needed and set-up initial client file for clients being assigned to a Case Manager.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive outreach/working relationship with landlords, property management teams, and community partners on the participants' behalf to develop workable plans to obtain and/or maintain housing.
• Conducts outreach and networking activities in the community. Gives presentations at various community groups/events. Remains active and networks in monthly community meetings. Promotes the success and reputation of the Supportive Services for Housing Programs.
• Documents weekly or daily case notes; submits comprehensive participant files, completes reports as needed, and enters documentation into HMIS system. Prepares necessary incident reports.
• Maintains on-going communication with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple programs to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing, services to meet needs, and promote stability.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Program participant or client first to support our mission to Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field preferred or equivalent in years of experience.
EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of experience is a social service agency, 1+ years in a customer service focused environment. Experience with mental health and/or a homeless population is a plus.
ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.
LICENSES: Driver's License with clear record.
VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.
OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
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