Homelessness Prevention Specialist

Summary of Position: Provide general case management services to clients seeking Homeless Prevention, Short-Term Stabilization Services (STSS) and Diversion Services

Specific Duties:
Responsible for processing requests for Prevention; STSS; and Diversion Services.

Provide referrals to outside providers when participants do not qualify for Connections-administered funds, or when all Connections? funding has been disbursed

Collaborate with community partners and other stakeholders to inform people about the programs and to identify potential participants

Handle intakes, assessment calls, and callbacks

Conduct interviews and assessments leading to program qualifications

Provide case management as required to ensure participants comply with funder requirements

Maintain relationships with other service providers and participate in planning/service coordination meetings

Represent agency at community service provider and other meetings as assigned

Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Core Values of Connections for the Homeless.

Perform other duties as assigned

The following qualifications are requirements for the position:

Strong administrative skills, ability to multi-task, and good attention to detail

Able to work independently and with diverse populations

Good speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills

High level of computer literacy and data entry skills

The following qualifications are desirable:
Bachelor’s degree

Bilingual English/Arabic

Experience with providing diversion and/or homeless prevention services

Experience working remotely

Experience with client databases (Homeless Management Information System/ HMIS, etc.)

Other requirements:
Must submit to a criminal background check and submit to or provide evidence of a recent test for tuberculosis

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