Housing Stabilization Specialist Aide

Housing Stabilization Specialist Aide
The Doe Fund, Inc.
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The Doe Fund is a leading non-profit organization that develops and implements cost-effective, holistic programs that meet the needs of a diverse population working to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism. The Doe Fund’s programs strive to help homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals achieve the maximum level of permanent self-sufficiency.

The Doe Fund’s Rapid Re-Housing program provides housing assessment, placement and stabilization services to homeless adults, including: housing search and placement assistance; lease negotiations; housing stabilization services; payment of security deposit, first month’s rent and/or rental assistance and moving assistance.

We are seeking to hire a Housing Stabilization Specialist Aide for our Philadelphia Facility, located at 1211 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining new and existing relationships with landlords and housing programs.
• Assist with lease and move-in negotiations between Rapid Re-Housing participants and landlords to ensure smooth transition into housing units.
• Ensure all apartments are maintained to meet all relevant laws and regulations, building and safety codes for the duration of connection with Rapid Re-Housing participant. And facilitate apt repairs with landlord and tenant as needed.
• Assess all Rapid Re-Housing participants to determine eligibility for the Rapid Re-Housing program and determine needs of referrals using the Uniform Self-Sufficiency Assessment Tool.
• Use interviewing and other professional techniques to assess Rapid Re-Housing participants’ problems, needs and progress.
• Implement housing and budget plans, and assistance packages designed by the Senior Housing Stabilization Specialist for all Rapid Re-Housing Participants.
• Assist Rapid Re-Housing participants with all aspects of moving from shelter to housing, including: moving, utility connections, neighborhood familiarization, and facilitation of the establishment of links to any needed services, such as health care (physical and mental), financial management, and substance abuse services, etc.
• Visit Rapid Re-Housing participants in their homes as needed and deemed appropriate by the Senior Housing Specialist.
• Responsible for the entry of all required information into a provided database and the production reports as requested.
• Perform other related assignments as directed by Senior Housing Stabilization Specialist and Director of Programs and Supportive Housing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with two (2) years related experience; or BA and one (1) years related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment procedures
• Knowledge of case management, i.e. intake, assessment, service plan development, service plan implementation, referral process, and follow-up.
• Ability to keep records, prepare progress and other reports.
• Demonstrated ability to network and collaborate with non-profit service providers, landlords.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Computer literate; including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as web- searching.
• Understand and follow strict confidentiality policies and HIPPA laws.

PREFERRED:

• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience working with homeless people.
• Knowledge of referral procedures, admittance criteria, and components of services of appropriate health care, community providers, and other related agencies in Philadelphia.

The Doe Fund is a fast paced, energetic, dynamic environment that employs people with strategic and innovative ideas. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits including: medical, dental, 401k, vacation, personal and sick time, etc.

Please apply directly to our website: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=458064. Only candidates who apply online will be considered.
• Compensation: $30,000
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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