Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Family Shelter Next Move - Sacramento, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Job Category
Next Move
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Addresses unique financial circumstances or housing issues and focuses on ways of eliminating housing barriers to achieve a housing goal such as repairing credit, addressing a rental dispute, locating affordable housing, being informed of fair housing requirements of the Fair Housing Act, and finding units accessible to persons with disabilities.
• Surveys rental market for affordable housing, and advocate for clients with prospective landlords.
• Identifies appropriate permanent housing options for clients such as subsidized housing, Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, and VASH, as well as permanent supportive housing, affordable and market rate housing, and other housing opportunities.
• Provides supportive services regarding housing opportunities and programs to participants for the duration of the program.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive lists of housing resources for use by Next Move program participants; refers program participants accordingly.
• Coordinates with case managers to increase access to and information regarding housing opportunities and programs.
• Maintains documentation of all program participant contacts (current and past). Provides statistical data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Conducts Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections and informs property owners of required improvements.
• Works collaboratively with landlords, colleagues across the organization and within respective department.
• Performs a wide variety of individual and group life skills with program participants; develops and facilitates an array of housing based educational workshops and support groups designed to meet participant needs in regard to housing needs, tenant/landlord laws, maintaining permanent housing, financial management, budgeting, and credit.
• Supports and educates program participants on issues surrounding living skills, employment, parenting, budgeting and money management, health and hygiene, and housing.
• Coordinates with case management in regard to individualized budgets with program participants where case management is assisting program participants in monitoring savings and expenditures.
• Transports program participants as directed for housing related appointments.
• Ensures compliance with all Next Move Homeless Services and Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley Northern Nevada Policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.
• Attends trainings and staff meetings, as required.
• Completes reports as directed by the Program Manager of Mental Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Experience working with the homeless population and the barriers faced by the unhoused.
• Must have knowledge and experience with social casework objectives, principles and methods. Knowledge of Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (APS).
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
• Must not present a direct threat to the safety and health of self, others or property.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A strong commitment to the program and the mission of the organization.
• Extensive experience with strengths-based case management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; and effectively present information to management and/or public groups.
• Proven ability to represent the interests of the organization, interact effectively with a diverse population, and be comfortable building successful collaborative relationships with youth, staff and other stakeholders.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, and proof of valid automobile insurance is required at the time of appointment. This position requires the ability to operate a motorized vehicle for the purposes of conducting agency business.
• No record or disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates an ongoing tendency toward theft, violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug manufacture or sale, moral turpitude, or predatory behavior.
• Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.
• Must pass a drug and background screening.
• High School diploma or GED with one (1) year of experience working effectively with the public in a community setting; or AA degree or other degree with emphasis in social science or closely related field; or any combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the knowledge and ability to complete the duties outlined above.