Housing Stabilization Specialist (6683)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Greensboro, NC

2d•$17 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide stabilization case management services to individuals and families transitioning from emergency shelter with the goal of assisting them in attaining and maintaining an independent housing placement. Provide stabilization case management services to individuals and families placed into housing by Coordinated Intake Center and referred to The Salvation Army for case management. Provide housing location services to clients when needed. Provide initial and ongoing assessment and regular follow-up with referrals and linkages to community-based services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work
Three years experience in case management.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of social work concepts and procedures.
Sensitivity to low-income individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to organize work priorities.
Ability to work well with the homeless population.
Ability to handle multiple duties simultaneously.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to travel to various locations in order to meet with landlords and tour properties.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Background working with the homeless population a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to assigned caseload after clients complete the Coordinated Intake process.
Provide housing location services when needed including working with landlords, HAWS, and others to establish relationships, learn of unit availability and maintain familiarity with housing requirements.
Work with each client to establish a stabilization plan with a focus on ensuring long-term housing stability.
Assess each client for supportive service needs focusing on the following nine areas of concern: Health, Housing, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Employment, Legal, Benefits, Financial Literacy and Domestic Violence.
Provide regularly scheduled case management to clients to ensure they are connected to appropriate community-based services.
Provide basic budgeting information and support and assist the clients in making short and long term goals to increase economic independence.
Refer to appropriate agency for greater budgeting and financial needs when needed.
Advocate with property owners and other community resources to remove barriers for clients obtaining housing.
Connect clients to appropriate income assistance resources and/or assist clients with the completion of employment and disability applications when needed.
Evaluate/measure client progress toward their successful completion of the goals and objectives identified in the service plan. Evaluation should also include other service providers and significant others.