Housing Support Specialist - Full Time
YWCA Cass Clay
FargoOn-siteEntry level
The job in short
Housing support and advocacy for residents of supported residences.
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2024-03-11
- Location as listed
- Fargo, ND, US
- Role
- Social Worker / Case Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
YWCA Cass Clay is currently seeking a Full Time Housing Support Specialist to provide support and advocacy to residents of Grace Garden: A YWCA Supported Residence and LanternLight: A YWCA Supported Residence while upholding the mission of YWCA Cass Clay. Individuals must be available to work 32 hours per week, Wednesday - Sunday. Hours W-F would be 4p-10p with Sat and Sun hours 12p - 8p.
Job Duties:
• Provide support and advocacy to residents as needed.
• Ensure residents are complying with leasing guidelines and procedures.
• Supply residents with necessary items such as food, clothing, etc.
• Maintain participant records.
• Perform general administrative functions such as participant logging, answering the phone, and responding to in-person inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of apartments for new residents.
• Provide consistent coverage for assigned shifts, working within the team and independently to complete all shift tasks.
• Ensure the security of the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness of community spaces within the building.
• Provide appropriate information and referrals to connect residents to community resources.
• Provide an immediate and professional response to any emergency or crisis at the residence.
• Maintain professionalism while interacting with community members and YWCA stakeholders.
• Attend scheduled Housing meetings.
• Sort and organize donations.
• Deliver services with safety, respect, and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• High school graduate. Education and/or two years experience in human services or related field preferred.
• Training or experience in working in crisis intervention.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, homelessness, mental illness, chemical dependency, and child development issues is essential. Knowledge of community resources is helpful.
• Prompt and reliable attendance is required.
• Meet all background check requirements.
• An understanding of, appreciation for, and support of the mission of the YWCA Cass Clay.
YWCA Cass Clay is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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