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

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest•Spokane, WA

2d•$25

About The Position

Provide Supportive Services to Veterans & their families in the Supportive Services to Veterans Families (SSVF) grant-funded program. Provide housing services to Veterans to execute Individual Housing Plans that enhance housing security to eligible participants through direct & indirect service provision in Goodwill & partner agencies. Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, & proof of personal auto insurance. Must pass background & driver record check.

Requirements

Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, & proof of personal auto insurance.
Must pass background & driver record check.
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Responsibilities

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.
Conduct other services & activities in concert with Dept of Veterans Affairs, SSVF program guide & at the direction of Goodwill Program Manager.
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.
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 database in a timely & accurate manner.
Attend meetings, conferences, training, & workshops, as approved or required by supervisor.
Make recommendations to supervisory staff on necessary changes in policy or management style.
Seek new sources of revenue.
Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety.
Assist in developing natural supports for participants.
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.
Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.
Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services & available potential employees.
Work at more than one location with multiple caseloads.
Work collaboratively with WFS to provide participant services.
Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of GIIN, assuring safety of personnel or property.
Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.
Comply with all health, safety, and fire standards and all local, state, and federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).
Other duties as assigned.