Housing Specialist - Men's Resource Center

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Job description

The Road Home seeks employees that have a deep commitment to the mission of serving adults and families that are experiencing homelessness.

The Housing Specialist position will engage with people experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County to provide access to housing resources. This position will support families at the Midvale Family Resource Center. This position requires flexibility in both personality and schedule that may include working some late shifts in order to engage a highly vulnerable population. This passionate, self-starter will work for an agency that is both the state's largest nonprofit housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Positions Available

1

Position Status

Full-Time

Location

Men's Resource Center

Reports to

Housing Navigation Supervisor

Shift

Monday - Friday, 40 hours

Grade and Starting Rate

Grade 6, $18/hour

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

EEO Class

Administrative Support Workers

Job Duties

1. Identify and target people who are in the shelter and in the community and engage them in order to get them into housing.

2. Perform paper and digital client eligibility paperwork and create files with required documentation for eligible clients.

3. Stay up-to-date with grant requirements and changes to ensure funds are being utilized appropriately.

4. Document interactions in a timely manner after meeting with a client.

5. Collaborate with program supervisor in ensuring program fidelity, documentation accuracy, and intra-agency collaborations.

6. Provide assistance in housing search, building relationships with landlords, and advocating for clients who are housed.

7. Attend weekly community collaboration meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent preferred.

- Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
2. Excellent writing and documentation skills.
3. Willing to be a proactive member of a team.
4. Excellent customer service skills being able to communicate effectively and handle difficult situations.
5. Self-starter and self-directed.
6. Ability to work with community partners.
7. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable to drive an agency vehicle.
8. Ability to work from a Trauma-Informed Care framework.
9. Familiarity with the Housing First philosophy.
10. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations. Ability to contribute to the agency's commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.
11. Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Physical and Equipment Requirements

- Ability to lift 25 pounds.

- Ability to sit, stand and walk for an hour or more at a time.

- Must be licensed and able to drive an agency vehicle.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The Road Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To comply with the Presidential Executive Order, The Road Home will be requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 effective Jan 4, 2022.

Benefits

Our Inclusive benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• HSA, FSA, HRA
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA, 403B with TRH match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 12 Public Holidays)
• One Floating Holiday Per Year
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement