WFS FCS Housing Specialist

Closes : 12 / 21 / 25 - Spokane, WA - Full-time / Hourly

Wage : $25.00 p / h

Employment Benefits :

NOTE : Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you.

S ummary :

P r o v i de s uppo rt i v e s e r v i ces t o participants in the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) p r o g r a m . P r o v i de housing se r v i ces t o participants t o e x ecu t e I nd i v i dual H ous i ng Pl ans t h a t enhance hous i n g s ecu r i t y t o e li g i b l e pa r t i c i pan t s t h r o u g h d i r e c t & i nd i r ect se r v i ce p r o v i s i on i n G o o d wil l & pa rt ner a g enc i e s. Must pass driving record & background check.

E ducation & / 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; be a certified employment support professional (CESP); be a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC); or Associate degree with three or more years of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services.

E ssential Duties & Responsibilities include the following :

• 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, monitor 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 participant, perform housing inspections & all other housing related tasks required to permanently house participant.
• 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, staffings, & 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.
• C onduct o t her se r v i ces & ac t i v i t i es i n conc e r t w it h Foundational Community Supports p r o g r am g u i de & a t t he d i r e c t i on o f the G ood w i l l Program M ana g e r .
• 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. Revise 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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