Salvation Army
Homeless Prevention Specialist
Salvation Army, Yuba City, California, us, 95992
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The purpose of the Homeless Prevention Specialist position is to assist housed individuals and families with preventing homelessness through case management, direct financial assistance, and service coordination.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESConduct intake and program eligibility for Homeless Prevention ServicesManage cases actively receiving Housing Prevention ServicesConduct case management and provide service coordinationConduct home visits based on individual housing plansProvide direct financial assistance, as neededProvide education on tenant roles, rights, and responsibilitiesLiaise between tenants and landlords to assist with issues/disputesParticipate in weekly case conference meetingsParticipate in program and agency trainings as assignedMaintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requestedMaintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standardsMaintain a highly detailed and organized filling systemEnsure intake procedures utilize harm reduction and housing first principlesCheck and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basisAdhere to confidentiality standardsOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional levelHigh degree of confidentialityAble to endorse and promote The Salvation Army's missionMinimum two (2) years of social service/work and/or related experience preferredComputer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Publisher, Excel and Outlook preferredExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presenceExcellent organizational skillsStrong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasksCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
High school diplomaMust possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicleMust be 21 years or olderAuthorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice ProgramComplete The Salvation Army vehicle course trainingPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basisAbility to grasp, push, and/or pull objectsAbility to reach overheadAbility to operate telephoneAbility to lift up to 25-40 lbs.Ability to operate a computerAbility to process written, visual, and/or verbal informationAbility to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The purpose of the Homeless Prevention Specialist position is to assist housed individuals and families with preventing homelessness through case management, direct financial assistance, and service coordination.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESConduct intake and program eligibility for Homeless Prevention ServicesManage cases actively receiving Housing Prevention ServicesConduct case management and provide service coordinationConduct home visits based on individual housing plansProvide direct financial assistance, as neededProvide education on tenant roles, rights, and responsibilitiesLiaise between tenants and landlords to assist with issues/disputesParticipate in weekly case conference meetingsParticipate in program and agency trainings as assignedMaintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requestedMaintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standardsMaintain a highly detailed and organized filling systemEnsure intake procedures utilize harm reduction and housing first principlesCheck and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basisAdhere to confidentiality standardsOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional levelHigh degree of confidentialityAble to endorse and promote The Salvation Army's missionMinimum two (2) years of social service/work and/or related experience preferredComputer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Publisher, Excel and Outlook preferredExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presenceExcellent organizational skillsStrong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasksCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
High school diplomaMust possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicleMust be 21 years or olderAuthorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice ProgramComplete The Salvation Army vehicle course trainingPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basisAbility to grasp, push, and/or pull objectsAbility to reach overheadAbility to operate telephoneAbility to lift up to 25-40 lbs.Ability to operate a computerAbility to process written, visual, and/or verbal informationAbility to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)