Share
Engagement Specialist
Share, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662
Job Summary :
The Engagement Specialist provides staffing at all of Share's 24-hour facilities, including our shelters and Lincoln Place Apartments. Engagement specialists focus on safety, client engagement, and supporting clients in decreasing their barriers to housing. The facilities are low barrier providing shelter or housing and crisis intervention, emotional support, harm reduction and resource coordination.
Two shifts available: Swing shift is 4:00 pm to Midnight. Overnight shift is Midnight - 8:00 am
Summary of essential job functions and responsibilities:Work with the Program Director and other Engagement Specialists to ensure that the facilities are safe and welcoming to a broad diversity of people experiencing homelessness including people of all races, nationalities, languages, ages, abilities.Provide conflict resolution by encouraging positive methods for problem solvingAssist clients with creating and working on goals and a housing planProvide basic needs assistance including clothing, blankets, bedding and other items in a fair and equitable manner to residents.Provide crisis intervention to clients and notify police, fire, and emergency medical or other emergency personnel if warranted by events in the building.Meet with supervisor and participate in department staff meetings and staff training.Maintain accurate, complete, up-to-date daily documentation of residents served and their basic demographic information. Enter data and case documentation into ServicePoint.Communicate with co-workers and supervisor in person, over email, and through Microsoft 365 applicationsDevelop and maintain a positive relationship with residents and other employeesOther duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications :
Experience:
Position requires a minimum of one (1) years' experience in a related field, specifically with people experiencing homelessness or low-income individuals. Experience in dealing with substance use disorders, mental health concerns and crisis intervention desired.
Knowledge and Skills:
Social and economic issues create poverty, working successfully with practices and techniques related to people with low income to achieve greater self- sufficiency.Knowledge of local social service resources/providersUnderstanding of the housing first model, harm reduction and strength-based case managementEffective problem-solving skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in written and oral communicationShow strong leadership abilitiesStrong organizational skills and ability to follow through from beginning to end on tasks and projectsBasic principles of confidentiality, crisis de-escalation, assertive engagement, and trauma informed care.Be culturally sensitive to diverse client populationsPrepare and maintain clear, accurate, complete, and timely recordsMaintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries with all clients servedUnderstand and follow complex written and oral instructions, guidelines, and proceduresWork independently and at the same time be a vital and contributing part of a team.
Education:Bachelor's Degree in a related field highly desirable.
The Engagement Specialist provides staffing at all of Share's 24-hour facilities, including our shelters and Lincoln Place Apartments. Engagement specialists focus on safety, client engagement, and supporting clients in decreasing their barriers to housing. The facilities are low barrier providing shelter or housing and crisis intervention, emotional support, harm reduction and resource coordination.
Two shifts available: Swing shift is 4:00 pm to Midnight. Overnight shift is Midnight - 8:00 am
Summary of essential job functions and responsibilities:Work with the Program Director and other Engagement Specialists to ensure that the facilities are safe and welcoming to a broad diversity of people experiencing homelessness including people of all races, nationalities, languages, ages, abilities.Provide conflict resolution by encouraging positive methods for problem solvingAssist clients with creating and working on goals and a housing planProvide basic needs assistance including clothing, blankets, bedding and other items in a fair and equitable manner to residents.Provide crisis intervention to clients and notify police, fire, and emergency medical or other emergency personnel if warranted by events in the building.Meet with supervisor and participate in department staff meetings and staff training.Maintain accurate, complete, up-to-date daily documentation of residents served and their basic demographic information. Enter data and case documentation into ServicePoint.Communicate with co-workers and supervisor in person, over email, and through Microsoft 365 applicationsDevelop and maintain a positive relationship with residents and other employeesOther duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications :
Experience:
Position requires a minimum of one (1) years' experience in a related field, specifically with people experiencing homelessness or low-income individuals. Experience in dealing with substance use disorders, mental health concerns and crisis intervention desired.
Knowledge and Skills:
Social and economic issues create poverty, working successfully with practices and techniques related to people with low income to achieve greater self- sufficiency.Knowledge of local social service resources/providersUnderstanding of the housing first model, harm reduction and strength-based case managementEffective problem-solving skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in written and oral communicationShow strong leadership abilitiesStrong organizational skills and ability to follow through from beginning to end on tasks and projectsBasic principles of confidentiality, crisis de-escalation, assertive engagement, and trauma informed care.Be culturally sensitive to diverse client populationsPrepare and maintain clear, accurate, complete, and timely recordsMaintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries with all clients servedUnderstand and follow complex written and oral instructions, guidelines, and proceduresWork independently and at the same time be a vital and contributing part of a team.
Education:Bachelor's Degree in a related field highly desirable.