Job Fair: Open Interviews for multiple positions.

Please join us for an in-person interview at Dawning Family Services on Thursday, 1/25/24 between 1-5pm.

6718 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Please bring your resume and 3 professional references

Positions include:

Homeless Prevention Specialist

Coordinated Entry Specialist

Housing Specialist

Please RSVP to Denise Woltjen, Executive Assistant by email at DWoltjen@DawningFS.Org

POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:

In conjunction with the Prevention Supervisor, the Prevention Specialist will establish protocols and case management services to help divert families from the entering the homeless shelter system. The Prevention Specialist will reduce the number of families with a minor child(ren) from becoming homeless by connecting them to services and/or financial assistance to help them maintain, or return to, permanent housing. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assessing families for the prevention program, providing financial assistance, advocacy, community integration, mediation, and referrals to services from Dawning Family Services or community resources. The Prevention Specialist will also work closely with Hillsborough County School Social Workers who are part of the HELP team to provide case management services to students and their families identified through the schools.

All DFS employees are expected to demonstrate the mission, values, and sensitivity to the diversity of the organization’s clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assess families who meet Dawning Family Services criteria and are seeking homeless prevention services to determine if they are appropriate for prevention services.
• Establish a Family Support Plan to assist families address the concerns that they have identified as obstacles to housing and family stability. These services would include, but are not limited to, shelter for families who have no alternatives, housing search assistance, employment guidance and training, referrals for mental health counseling and other health care services, assistance in applying for public benefits, and obtainment of identity documents.
• Assist in mediation with landlords, family members, and/or friends to assist families in maintaining current housing
• Network and maintain on-going relationships with landlords and rental agents to help families find housing, who due to barriers, would otherwise be denied.
• Identify resources available to clients in their community and assist clients in building and maintaining these relationships to ensure housing stability.
• Document prevention services and maintain thorough and accurate client records.
• Complete Coordinated Entry assessments in UNITY and input client information into the UNITY database in a timely fashion.
• Communicate effectively with other staff within an interdisciplinary context and participate in, and contribute to, the development of policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and staff-development activities to acquire and maintain both interpersonal and operational skills necessary for successful job performance.

· Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

. Must have a bachelors degree in social work.**

· This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Dawning Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person