WFS FCS Housing Specialist

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Location:

Spokane, WA.

Employment Type:

Full-time/Hourly. Wage: $25.00 per hour.

Employment Benefits:
NOTE: Please apply early, as this posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient qualified applications are received.

Summary:

Provides supportive services to participants in the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program. Provides housing services to participants to execute Individual Housing Plans that enhance housing security to eligible participants through direct & indirect service provision at Goodwill and partner agencies. Must pass driving record & background check.

Education &/or

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human or social services from an accredited college or university & at least two years of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services; or be a certified employment support professional (CESP) or certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC).
• Associate degree with three or more years of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Effectively assist participants in achieving housing stability.
• Ensure that participants receive the assistance needed to promote housing stability, including but not limited to consulting with participants to conduct housing needs assessment, working with participants to locate & obtain stable housing, monitoring the initial transition to housing & ensuring that participants obtain needed supportive services to maintain housing.
• 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 participants, perform housing inspections & all other housing related tasks required to permanently house participants.
• 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, staffing, & other activities as directed to promote & review the effectiveness of Individual Housing Plans.
• Explain & provide written information on coordinated entry process to eligible & ineligible participants so they may access as many resources as possible.
• Conduct other services & activities in concert with Foundational Community Supports program guide & at the direction of the 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 as needed.
• 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 the Participant Case Management database in a timely & accurate manner.
• Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety.
• 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, revising as necessary.
• Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.
• Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services & available potential employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

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