JOB TITLE: Transitional Housing Specialist DEPARTMENT: Meskwaki Family Services
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide trauma informed comprehensive services to transitional housing families.
Developing individualized housing and service plans, including planning a path to permanent housing stability.
Monitor and evaluate program participant progress
Serve as primary contact for housing assistance from both survivors and community partners
Develop partnerships with housing and community providers to assist survivors in housing
Troubleshooting technical housing issues as they arise with staff, victim advocates, and victims accessing housing programs
Providing information and referrals to other providers or programs
Providing ongoing risk assessment and safety planning with participants
Transport victims to and from necessary appointments including daily needs, medical, legal, law enforcement, court, etc.
Attend conferences and workshops related to housing issues concerning victims of crime.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
Assist with capacity building and research to further develop the Transitional Housing program.
Create and present culturally appropriate educational material regarding domestic violence to community partners including area schools, Meskwaki Community, and Tribal employees
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of case management, working with victims of crime, and public speaking/educational experience.
Experience in grant writing and reporting is desirable.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Willingness to learn and incorporate skills in the cultural context of the Meskwaki Community.
Must submit to and successfully complete a background investigation.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills and positive interpersonal relationship skills.
Must be willing to be on call evenings and weekends.
Must be proficient in computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, internet, email, etc.