Housing Specialist/Project Position

SPOKANE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PARTNERS•Spokane, WA

8d•$20 - $31

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping people move from crisis to stability? Do you believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home? Join our Homeless Services team as a Housing Specialist Project Position and be part of life-changing work every single day. In this role, you’ll coach and support households as they connect to resources, build skills, and secure permanent housing. You’ll create and carry out individualized service plans that include assessment, planning, service delivery, follow-up, and ongoing support.

Requirements

Required: HS/GED plus 3 years of experience with case management, social services or related work or education and experience in case management, social services or related field combined to equal 3 years.
Ability to empathize with and advocate for individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs, including those from low-income households
Ability to work with vulnerable populations such as those re-entering the community from institutions such as jail, prison or mental health facilities.
Demonstrated communication, life management and motivational skills to promote self-sufficiency rather than supporting dependence
Ability to work with various assessment and planning tools, including family development model
Knowledge of local resources with the ability to network and link appropriate services together to meet individual and family needs
Exceptional interpersonal skills with emphasis on effectively working in a team environment and with a diverse population
Proficient in computer operations, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database; aptitude and ability to learn related technical skills
Ability to communicate confidently, safely, and effectively with people in crisis situations
Must participate in a minimum of 20 hours annually of continuing education that is relevant to the position such as but not limited to: peer support, community health worker, trauma informed care, family development, motivational interviewing, mental health first aid, best practice updates.
Bloodborne pathogens training (annually)
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, personal vehicle and insurance for Agency business (mileage reimbursed)

Nice To Haves

Preferred: AA in social services with two years of case management, social services or experience in a related field. Foundational Community Supports (FCS) experience is preferred.