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Senior Emergency Housing Specialist
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
To provide support services to program participants to obtain the most
independent living possible.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: Outreach and
Case Management Responsibilities
1.
Provide goal setting, case management, crisis intervention,
referrals, recommendations, counseling, and supportive services to assist
resident achieve financial self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
2.
Prepare a brief monthly report of work being completed
and highlight accomplishments, as well as current challenges of assigned case
load.
3.
Attend community meetings and professional training
opportunities as needed.
4.
Determine eligibility based on Program requirements by
assisting in initial intake procedures, including information meetings and
review/interview of applicants.
5.
Complete Individual Service Plan with participant within
3 days of move-in and monitor progress toward goals a few times a week.
Identify resources for achieving goals.
6.
Provide individual case management to assist program
participants in alleviation of barriers for achieving goals.
7.
Follow up with participants' other support services as
applicable.
8.
Plan and monitor next step housing plan for each program
participant.
9.
Utilize community linkages, referrals and other
assistance needed by program participants. Provide advocacy where such services
are unavailable or unresponsive.
10.
Provide crisis intervention services to points of entry
according to referrals and on-call needs as necessary for delivery of service.
11.
Educate and assist participants with nutritional and
personal hygiene needs and other daily living skills.
12.
Advocate for participants with other agencies for
services as necessary.
13.
Assist participants in accessing entitlements such as DHS
and SSA, including assistance with applications and other required paperwork.
14.
Assist participants by providing intensive outreach and
supports as requested by Family Life
Coach Supervisor, Program Director or referral inquiries.
15.
Ensure adequate coordination, appropriate communication
and maximum cooperation between all sources of support and services.
16.
Complete household inspections as instructed as part of
the Individual's Program Plan.
17.
Provide case management and house placement services to
Tempro Emergency Services.
18.
Other duties as assigned
TITLE OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Family Life Coach Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
·
Bachelor's Degree in Human
Services or related filed and one year of paid experience working with persons
with disabilities and/or chronic illness.
OR
·
Associates Degree in Human
Services or related field and two years of paid experience working with persons
with disabilities and/or chronic illness.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
·
Demonstrate ethical business practices, in conformance
with all state and federal laws and regulations
·
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties
·
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all
records reviewed including client records
·
Proficiency and experience with PCs and Microsoft
applications
·
Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle
problem resolution
·
Possession of a valid NYS driver's license and a driver's
record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier
·
Continuous use of a reliable and insured vehicle
·
Demonstrate commitment to the Mission Statement of
Providence Housing Development Corporation
Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without
reasonable accommodation:
·
Use hands to manipulate,
handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicle;
·
Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop,
kneel, and reach;
·
Climb up or down stairs;
·
Able to reach above or below
shoulders;
·
Able to lift or move objects
weighing up to 20 lbs.;
·
Sitting at a desk or in a
vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions;
· Be able to read write and interpret written
documents;