Our Mission:

Home for Families believes that families deserve and have the right to housing, educational, and financial stability.

Our Values:

Passionate, Inclusive, Genuine, Innovative, Adaptable

Position Overview:

This position reports to the Senior Director and is responsible for providing intervention and support for households at risk of experiencing housing instability

Key Responsibilities:

· Treats all program participants with respect in a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach and cultural competency

· Uses risk screening tools to assess current level of housing need and crisis; Maintains all related screenings, documents, data collected in client files according to HFF standards

· Provides intervention and support proportional to current need for households who have higher risk and vulnerability

· Uses housing problem solving as first intervention using strength-based approach with client

· Connects client to self-identified resources or connections that can reduce risk and support housing stabilization

· Provides access to resources and supports (food pantry, childcare, community mediation, legal aid, etc.) that may have an impact on housing stabilization

· Refers client for emergency rental assistance (ERA) when appropriate or necessary to stabilize client in eviction prevention approach

· Coordinates access to flexible funds when available and appropriate for housing stabilization, consistent with eligibility and prioritization criteria for flexible funds

· Works within the Stable Housing Networkto both accept referrals from and make referrals to prevention partners when necessary

· Works closely with other Stable Housing Networkpartners, including other Housing Resource Specialists and CSB’s Homelessness Prevention Network Manager

· Provides housing resource information and navigational support for clients as well as other staff at the agency

· Enters data on clients served in program into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) accurately and timely

Qualifications:

· Congruence with agency mission and values required

· Case Management experience working with homeless populations preferred

· Extensive knowledge of community agencies and resources Columbus/Central Ohio preferred

· Working knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Competency required

· Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the following areas required:

o Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

· Knowledge of federal, state, and local public policies, regulations, and guidelines relative to homelessness, affordable housing and education.

· Valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, ability to drive an agency vehicle, and ability to pass a criminal background check required

· Physical ability to lift and carry file boxes and supplies up to 25 lbs. occasionally required

· Ability to obtain HMIS user license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $24.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43205