WFS FCS Housing Specialist - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest•Spokane, WA

5d•$25

About The Position

P r o v i de s uppo rt i v e s e r v i ces t o participants in the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) p r o g r a m . P r o v i de housing se r v i ces t o participants t o e x ecu t e I nd i v i dual H ous i ng Pl ans t h a t enhance hous i n g s ecu r i t y t o e li g i b l e pa r t i c i pan t s t h r o u g h d i r e c t & i nd i r ect se r v i ce p r o v i s i on i n G o o d wil l & pa rt ner a g enc i e s. Must pass driving record & background check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human or social services from an accredited college or university & at least two years of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services; be a certified employment support professional (CESP); be a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC); or Associate degree with three or more years of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services.
Must pass driving record & background check.

Responsibilities

Effectively assist participants in achieving housing stability.
Ensure that participants receive the assistance needed to promote housing stability, including but not limited to: consulting with participants to conduct housing needs assessment, working with participants to locate & obtain stable housing, monitor initial transition to housing & ensuring that participants obtain needed supportive services to maintain housing.
Establish & document participant housing requirements.
Determine the participant's household barriers that may limit the housing options available to the household.
Gather & record information about the participant's prior housing situation in order to identify & coordinate an effective & acceptable housing search for the participant.
Develop housing searches, locate landlords willing to rent to participant, perform housing inspections & all other housing related tasks required to permanently house participant.
Coordinate &/or provide supportive services needed by the participant to achieve & maintain stable housing.
Understand & perform duties within compliance with State & Federal Fair Housing Laws.
Use informal community networks, as needed, to locate housing & make referrals as necessary in support of Individual Housing Plans.
Participate in meetings, staffings, & other activities as directed to promote & review the effectiveness of Individual Housing Plans.
Explain & provide written information on coordinated entry process to eligible & ineligible participants so they may access as many resources as possible.
C onduct o t her se r v i ces & ac t i v i t i es i n conc e r t w it h Foundational Community Supports p r o g r am g u i de & a t t he d i r e c t i on o f the G ood w i l l Program M ana g e r .
Assist with the development & implementation of programs & services.
Assist with screening of referrals for appropriate program & service options.
Establish & maintain good working relationships with participants, referral agencies, landlords & all team members.
Follow up on participant progress, providing encouragement as needed.
Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, & in compliance. Includes case notes, & other documentation required by the program or Goodwill management.
Enter required data into the Participant Case Management database in a timely & accurate manner.
Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety.
Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
Facilitate Person Centered Planning to determine housing goals, recommend appropriate services to achieve goals, & oversee the program & goals agreed upon. Revise as necessary.
Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.
Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services & available potential employees.
Other duties as assigned.