What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Coordinator position at Family Service Lincoln?
Join our mission of "Helping Families Thrive".
Are you looking for a career working with youth? Are you mission-driven? Family Service is the place for you!
Principal Job Functions:
- Client Services
- Engages in and develops trusting relationships with clients
- Respect the range of diverse cultures and the broad array of needs experienced by individuals and families.
- Assists the family in developing an individualized support network.
- Provides services to clients in their home or community setting.
- Maintains active and regular contact with clients, including at least one face-to-face contact per month.
- Engages clients in developing their goals.
- Provides parent educational/skill building and/or emotional support to families.
- Supports clients with information, tools, and resources they need to develop new competencies and become their own advocates.
- Works cooperatively with program partners to secure housing and related support services for clients.
- Connects clients to needed mainstream and community resources.
- Provides client transportation, using personal vehicle.
- Provides regular updates to referral sources or other involved parties.
- Participates actively in supervision to better meet the needs of clients.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of community resources and case management best practices, including Motivational Interviewing and evidenced-based housing models and related support services.
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with community partners and representatives from other agencies.
- Ability to work independently yet utilize supervision as needed.
- Ability to drive and provide proof of driver's license and auto insurance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Minimum of twelve months of previous experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and First Aid