Stability Specialist

THE RESCUE MISSION•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a Stability Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for promoting a safe, trauma-informed, and drug and alcohol-free environment for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness and are in recovery from substance use. The Stability Specialist will provide case management services, assist with program activities, and support the manager with administrative tasks and program operations. TRM emphasizes a culture of love and truth, with a commitment to efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and a trauma-informed, person-first, and grace-based approach.

Requirements

Associate Degree in social services or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and case management experience required.
Effective de-escalation skills and ability to listen and communicate empathetically for understanding, to respond calmly in crisis, and to address and resolve conflict.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others.
Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.
Access to a vehicle for frequent travel throughout Pierce County and TRM locations.
Ability to operate TRM vans for the purposes of supporting the needs of the program.
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability, acceptable driving record, an successful completion of TRM driving test (upon hire).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with diverse populations including people experiencing homelessness and people with a substance use disorder preferred.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides stability and resource navigation services to tenants including supporting, coaching, advocating, and other case management duties.
Creates wellness and stability plans for all households, supports and holds households for progress toward goals.
Assists and supports tenants with program accountability and adherence to leasing and other program guidelines.
Creates designated resource information areas and boards, ensuring they are up to date with contemporary, relevant information.
Leads planning and coordination for hosting onsite resource events.
Establishes monthly meeting cadence for all households to discuss next steps on housing plans.
Assists with crisis intervention as needed, identifies and shares prevention strategies with housing team.
Plans and implements program activities and meetings such as community meetings, Resident Advisory Council meetings, Bible study, and other activities.
Identifies the need for volunteers and works with volunteers to enact plans.
Assists with administering drug and alcohol testing for residents, including collecting urine and/or oral samples.
Assists with regularly scheduled unit, facility, and grounds inspections and assists with overseeing safety and cleanliness of the facility.
Provides administrative support to supervisor, including but not limited to assisting with documenting case notes, incidents, success stories, volunteer hours, submitting work requests, maintaining client files, etc.
Embodies the values that form our culture to meet the organization’s mission of sharing God’s love, hope, and support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.
Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and effective work environment.