CWF Housing Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an approximate caseload of 25 to 35 guests.
• Facilitate immediate needs connections such as resources on housing, relocation, family reintegration and other creative solutions.
• Connect with mainstream benefits such as support with enrollment and/or employment opportunities to increase income and linkages to community resources while seeking affordable housing options.
• Evaluate cases in HMIS immediately towards identifying individual options such as Chronic Homelessness, Disabilities, Diversion Services Provided, Double Dipping of providers, HOPWA eligibility, YOUTH RRH, etc.
• Attend HSN registry meetings for chronic homelessness and or rapid re-housing as needed.
• Collaborate with programs and all other agency staff to facilitate a team environment and effective guest oriented quality services.
• Maintain client files accordingly to grants requirements.
• Distribute referrals as needed and check with referral agencies for follow up information when needed.
• Conduct cases discharges before 3 PM.
• Afford assistance with the general operations as assigned by the Director of Case Management.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent number of college credits in a social services field.
• Candidate should have at least 3 years of documented case management/housing experience.
• Individuals that have been working in the field, but do not possess a degree will be considered if they have two or more years of experience in the field of homeless services.
• Homeless services, case management, mental health, permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to effectively serve a very diverse population with substantial knowledge in the areas of conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Bi-lingual candidates and veterans are encouraged to apply.