Housing Specialist

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia • Kennewick, WA

31d • $22 - $25

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia is seeking a Housing Specialist. This position provides information, advocacy, support, and case management to individuals who are experiencing financial crises which has resulted in being unable to pay their rent or need assistance with locating stable housing.

Requirements

• Have the agility to work both independently and in collaborative teams.
• Read carefully to capture details.
• Are a self-starter with personal drive and initiative.
• Have strong verbal and written skills in languages representative of the community being served; bilingual combinations an asset.
• Possess the ability to negotiate and influence.
• Possess attention to detail and thrive in a time sensitive environment.
• Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations.
• Are committed to working in a drug-free work environment.
• Can pass an established background screening process.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.
• Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed.
• As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates.
• Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check.
• This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization.
• A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included.
• Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-113-0020.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake conferences to establish eligibility to participate
• Provide high quality customer service to program participants
• Maintain case notes, participant follow-up, documentation and filing of appropriate data in established formats and within specified timeframes as require.
• Interact with landlords as an advocate for the client
• Document service provision in compliance with billing requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent premiums shared between the company and employee.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to the employee.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Twenty four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
• Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status.
• On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday.
• Bonus Opportunity: Based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
• Access to Financial Assistance: Support for training, education, and career development to help employees advance in their professional growth.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees