Housing Specialist

Bethany for Children & Families•Moline, IL

12h

About The Position

Bethany for Children & Families is looking for a Housing Specialist! The Housing Specialist provides case management and supportive social services to children, youth, and families assigned to their caseload in accordance with the program plan. This role focuses on building strong, supportive relationships with clients and helping them identify, address, and achieve the needs and goals outlined in their individualized treatment plans. The Housing Specialist must be responsive and dependable, including being available during times of crisis to meet with youth or families in various settings, including the client’s home, which may occur outside of traditional business hours.

Requirements

Possess a bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field, preferred.
Have experience working with youth and/or individuals experiencing housing insecurity, preferred.
Successfully complete Illinois State Police and Federal Office of the Inspector General background checks.
Provide reliable transportation for job responsibilities, including maintaining a valid driver’s license, acceptable insurance coverage, and the ability to travel throughout an eight-county service area to meet with clients.
Meet eligibility requirements for a case management position as defined by the funding contract supporting the role.
Maintain a flexible schedule in response to program needs and caseload assignments.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness, with the ability to work effectively with diverse families through a trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and compassionate approach while supporting participants in achieving their goals.
Exhibit empathy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping individuals grow beyond past trauma.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Manage conflict and engage in difficult conversations in a direct, respectful, and professional manner with clients and team members.
Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, philosophy, and goals, and work collaboratively as part of a treatment team.
Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Be able to transport car seats to and from the office and clients’ homes.
Be able to physically attend to young children and infants as needed.

Nice To Haves

Possess a bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field, preferred.
Have experience working with youth and/or individuals experiencing housing insecurity, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a service caseload as determined by the program plan
Supports and advances the organization’s mission by actively contributing to strategic goals and initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Vacation time that grows with you — earn with up to 80 hours in your first year, then bump up to 160 hours after.
Sick time you can count on when you need it most. Earn up to 96 hours each year.
11 paid holidays to relax and recharge.
403(b) retirement plan with 8% employer contributions.
Health Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
Life insurance & AD&D coverage included.
Options for extra voluntary coverage if you want to beef things up.
Educational Aid program to keep your skills sharp.