EJ Housing CoordinatorHarbor House of Central Florida

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Domestic Violence Advocate - Housing Coordinator is responsible for the successful implementation of the Emergency Shelter Supportive Housing and Economic Justice Program, tracking the number of survivors receiving services and the type of services provided. You will provide direct services to survivors seeking economic sustainability and supportive housing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist survivors of domestic violence in identifying and securing affordable housing. Implement an economic empowerment program, including financial literacy, economic advocacy, Earned Income Tax Credits awareness, microloans, micro-enterprises, matched savings/Individual Development Accounts programs, employment assistance, and credit counseling. Facilitate linkages with and make referrals to community service providers to accomplish service plan goals. Works with Housing managers at various apartment communities on behalf of clients.
• Conduct follow-up meetings with survivors to assess progress and identify further assistance needs. Conducts follow-up meetings with clients to assess progress of case management goals and identify areas requiring further assistance through monthly home visits and office appointments. Provides advocacy, crisis counseling and on-going support.
• Responsible for providing and maintaining accurate client and service records, being careful to meet audit requirements. Maintain accurate documentation and compile statistical data to ensure compliance with funding sources. Completes necessary records, outcome measures, schedules and timesheets in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures client information remains confidential.
• Occasionally provides coverage for the shelter and its residents including notification and implementation of safety procedures in the event of threats to clients and/or the shelter facility. Follows all health and safety standards.

MARGINAL DUTIES

• This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of case management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Homelessness, HUD and Rapid ReHousing.
• Ability to develop and deliver financial literacy programs.
• Ability to complete regularly scheduled in-home visits at least monthly for Rapid ReHousing program participants.
• Ability to provide effective and immediate crisis intervention for clients.
• Ability to facilitate support groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with various community agencies, coalitions, and agency staff.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to provide leadership in a work and community setting.
• Ability to work with a moderate noise level.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to manage in a manner conductive to high productivity.
• Ability to work in an environment with many interruptions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish or Creole is preferred.
• Proficiency in basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database software.
• Ability to complete CORE competency training within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently standing, sitting, and walking.
• Some stooping, lifting and bending.
• Talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions.
• These requirements may not be all inclusive. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or a high school/equivalency diploma and four years of experience within the battered women's movement.
• Minimum of one year experience with case management, preferably in a domestic violence program or additional education or relevant experience.
• 1-3 years of financial, credit, and/or employment counseling experience preferred.
• Professional experience may be substituted for formal education at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and insurable driving record.