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TITLE: SSVF Stabilization Specialist
LOCATION: Coos Bay, OR
PAY RATE: Hourly, Starting at $12.75
REPORTS TO: Housing Coordinator
DATE POSTED: 3/20/19
HR CONTACT: (541)435-7090
PROGRAM: Essential Services (ES)
AGENCY: Oregon Coast Community Action
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
STAFF SUPERVISED: N/A
POSTING EXPIRES: April 3rd, 2019
REVISED: November 2018
External Applicants: Please submit an employment application, cover letter and resume on our website, www.orcca.us or to hr@orcca.us
Internal Applicants: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@orcca.us
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To work as a part of the Essential Services (ES) team by assisting clients in need of housing related assistance and managing short to long-term cases within the SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Program. To work as an advocate for low income veterans and families of veterans households in danger of becoming homeless, to advocate for those who are currently homeless and to advocate for those dealing with mental health and/or other issues.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Develop and maintain client comprehensive with detailed and accurate records/files as assigned.
Maintain regular contact with clients/households by establishing a consistent weekly schedule to ensure accessibility by staff and families.
Act as a primary case manager to assigned clients/households.
Coordinate services and referrals with partner agencies.
Interact with community partners, public, staff and other partners in a cooperative manner to enhance ORCCA programs.
Attend case management, HUD, OHCS and other housing-based trainings and seminars and disseminating trainings to ORCCA staff.
Facilitate communication with others by using available technologies (e.g., phone, fax, e-mail, file sharing)
Represent and promote the program by serving on appropriate committees, boards and councils and by attending community meetings, as approved by supervisor with effective presentations.
Participate in program start-up activities and year-end closeouts
Participate in intake activities ( i.e. Interview)
Learn and maintain working knowledge of job specific computer programs.
Maintaining/updating housing assistance data in Service Point during assessment and on-going case management
Case manage client/households in the SSVF program
Conduct housing assessments & application review
Conduct home visits for housing inspectors/dwelling assessments
INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM EXPECTATIONS:
Attend staff meetings, center meetings, and/or other workshops/meetings as notified.
Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs.
Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity.
Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff.
Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information.
Maintain open, two-way communication with staff.
Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and other management staff.
Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance.
Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools, as appropriate.
Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule.
Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter.
Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABLILITIES:
Must have excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette.
Must be customer service oriented.
Must have positive outlook and be able to work with people in crisis.
Must be MS Office Suite literate.
Must have basic accounting/budgeting skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in excess of eight hours per day and evenings as required with possible weekend (not often).
Ability to sit for as long as four hours at a time.
Ability to drive and travel throughout service area.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working in social services, with low income families or crisis situations preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
All combinations of vocational/post-secondary education, experience and/or training will be considered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Geographic Area: Coos and Curry Counties Primary worksite: Coos Bay, Oregon
May lift items up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
Access to indoor office, in a climate-controlled environment; may not have access to sunlight. Regular activities outside in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Regular kneeling, bending, stooping and sitting on the floor.
Regular walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Occasional events outside of the office at irregular hours will be required.
Attendance at off-site staff training events will be required.
Driving to sites on a regular basis throughout Coos and Curry Counties will be required.
OTHER:
A current Oregon Drivers License is required.
Proof of automobile liability insurance @ $100,000/300,000 liability limits and maintain such limits.
Reliable transportation for getting to work.
Must be free from illegal drugs, may be subject to suspicion testing.
NOTE: The specific statements reflected in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather the basic elements and criteria considered being necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position.
Oregon Coast Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please inform Human Resources at 541-435-7090 or hr@orcca.us if you require an accommodation in order to participate in the application process. Apply online: www.orcca.us
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