Family Prevention Specialist

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REGULAR FULL TIME HOURLY Staff Brockton, MA, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $23.00 Annually

Father Bill’s & Main Springis committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency

Father Bill’s & Main Spring is a growing and dynamic social service agency with particular expertise in emergency and permanent housing, job training and placement, and prevention services for individuals and families in need. Over the next five years, our strategic focus includes an increase in affordable, permanent supportive housing, a more efficient model of care for families experiencing homelessness, commitment to an enhanced delivery model to reduce the need for shelter, and improved community relations in order to achieve these goals.

Our staff are thoughtful and caring individuals who share our passion for these ideals and creative approaches to helping people improve their lives.

We offer a generous benefits package and a comprehensive orientation and training program, as well as ample opportunities for advancement for qualified individuals who show a commitment to our Mission.

This full time position requires 3-5 years of experience and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. This position operates at the gateway to the State Emergency Shelter System, where staff work with families to provide housing search and to find alternative ways to prevent families from entering into the shelter system. This position is responsible for housing search as well as developing and maintaining relationships with local landlords and community partners.

CPR certification is required and provided by FBMS. AED and First Aid may also be required and will be provided by FBMS.

• Receive and respond to Strategic Prevention referrals from the Prevention Coordinator
• Complete an assessment of family’s housing needs and providing housing search assistance to help them obtain stable housing.
• Report to Southeast Housing Court Division, or Metro Housing Court Division to assist tenants with court process and mediation services.
• Provide tenant, landlord/property manager, and legal representatives with updates regarding progress, and all identified ongoing concerns as appropriate.
• Provide outreach and assessment in the community as deemed necessary by supervisor or other administrator within the organization.
• Networking and maintaining relationships with local landlords and community partners.
• Collaborate with the Employment Specialist to ensure referral for employment needs.
• Assist families to identify community services, make appropriate referrals, and follow up with families on results.
• Accompany and transport families to community services and apartment searches as appropriate.
• Responsible for other transportation needs as assigned.
• Create, implement and encourage families to follow a reasonable budget to meet their needs.
• Maintain written progress reports and supporting documentation, including, but not limited to ETO.
• Provide families with appropriate information to further assist in alternative housing needs.
• Educate families on how and where to access appropriate community resources, (i.e., fuel assistance, food banks, thrift stores, donation centers, etc.)
• Maintain and increase positive, team-oriented working relationships with local landlords, supportive service agencies, and state and non-profit agencies.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on outcomes of prevention services.
• Complete and maintain all necessary documentation in client’s records. This includes, but not limited to ETO, any additional reports requested.
• Empathy
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  An understanding and empathy for those dealing with homelessness and related issues.
• Professionalism
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