Case Manager/Intake Homeless Prevention

About Us:

At Dawning Family Services our mission is to embrace diverse families with children touched by housing instability or homelessness and support their transition to a safe and stable home. We create new beginnings by providing vital support services that assist parents and children in transitioning to permanent housing, fostering well-being and long-term stability and success.

Our pillars of service guide our vision of a community without homelessness where all families can live and thrive. Prevention reduces homelessness; Emergency Shelter provides immediate housing; Rapid Re-Housing offers rental and utility assistance; and Work for Success helps parents achieve income stability through career paths.

What we offer:

* Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

* 12 days of PTO per year with increases at 2, 5, and 10 years. 13 paid holidays annually.

* Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

* $15,000 in employee life insurance paid for by Dawning Family Services.

* Employee Assistance Program

* Supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

SUMMARY: The Homeless Prevention Intake Specialist is responsible for working with families requesting services through our Homeless Prevention Program who are at-risk of becoming homeless.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conducts intake interviews and assessments over phone or in-person and assesses appropriateness of requests for service.
• Completes Intake paperwork at the time of program enrollment.
• Works county-wide to identify, engage and screen families at imminent risk of homelessness.
• Assesses and evaluates need for immediate crisis intervention.
• Refers cases to other agencies as appropriate.
• Assists families in finding alternative resources in the community if the program is at capacity or if they do not meet program eligibility criteria.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with social service providers.
• Educates community providers on program criteria.
• Attends community meetings and resource fairs for outreach and network with referral sources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or other related fields from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in human services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness/community services; advocacy and mediation skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and ability in working with the diversity of the agency’s population, including but not limited to, clients, staff, community partners, and board of directors.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Enter client information into database.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 5 pounds on a regular basis; infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Some local travel required. Must have a reliable car, active auto insurance, and valid Florida driver’s license.
• Successfully complete a Level 2 criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to info@dawningfs.org

Dawning Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,890.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,890