Homeless Prevention Specialist

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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.

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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 Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and program eligibility for Homeless Prevention Services
• Manage cases actively receiving Housing Prevention Services
• Conduct case management and provide service coordination
• Conduct home visits based on individual housing plans
• Provide direct financial assistance, as needed
• Provide education on tenant roles, rights, and responsibilities
• Liaise between tenants and landlords to assist with issues/disputes
• Participate in weekly case conference meetings
• Participate in program and agency trainings as assigned
• Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requested
• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
• Maintain a highly detailed and organized filling system
• Ensure intake procedures utilize harm reduction and housing first principles
• Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis
• Adhere to confidentiality standards
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
• High degree of confidentiality
• Able to endorse and promote The Salvation Army’s mission
• Minimum two (2) years of social service/work and/or related experience preferred
• Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Publisher, Excel and Outlook preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

• High school diploma
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
• Must be 21 years or older
• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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