Experience as a consumer and/or parent/caregiver of a child having previously received services within the public systems, including: mental health, child welfare, or juvenile justice
Basic knowledge of Public Mental/Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice systems, and the ability to advocate on behalf of the clients in navigating and negotiating those systems
Knowledge of housing resources, subsidy programs, and the Continuum of Care
Experience working with individuals and families who have been at risk or experiencing homelessness is strongly preferred
Previous experience with advocacy, outreach and community resources strongly preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Position Specific
In consultation with the assigned case coordinator and the client served, determine housing barriers, preferences, needs and goals. May assist client in completing entitlement applications
Participate in CFT (Child and Family Team) meetings in family homes or in the community
Provide on-going feedback and training to staff on the importance of a family's voice and choice and cultural sensitivity in all aspects of their treatment planning
Participate in community trainings, workgroups, planning committees and task forces related to housing, mental health, advocacy and policy development
Completes and reviews VI-SPDAT scores and matches clients to housing type via Sacramento County system protocols
Provides linkage to housing subsidies and support services to prevent, divert from or resolve homelessness
Provide linkage and direct support with rent gaps, short term emergency hotel/motel needs, utility resources and any other fiscal housing support as defined by Sacramento County.
Maintains a relationship with exiting property managers/owners and establishes new relationships as needed
Establishes, updates, maintains, and communicates a list of available housing opportunities
Field inquiries from property owners/managers and listen to their needs to ensure submission of completed housing applications where appropriate
Assist clients in their search for housing, filling out rental applications, and understanding tenant rights and responsibilities
Maintain accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes
Prepares related reports including, but not limited to: outcomes, successes, barriers, etc.
Shares related reports with leadership and contract monitors
Ensures effective service delivery by coordinating individualized housing plans with their case coordinator and treatment team
Agency Specific
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency's policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned
Employment At-Will Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason. Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement https://www.ssyaf.org/diversity-equity-inclusion Starting Salary Range:$25.00 - $30.00 DOE