Housing Stabilization Specialist (3505)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Greensboro, NC

5d•$19 - $23

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 in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred,
Three years of experience in case management.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of social work concepts and procedures.
Sensitivity to low-income individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to organize work priorities.
Ability to work well with the homeless population.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
Work involves driving a vehicle to off-site meetings and home visits where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.