Housing Placement Specialist - Samaritas
Troy, MI 48083
About the Job
Do you have experience or want to help refugees find affordable housing? This position does require heavy lifting at times and moving furniture items into residences typically 1 to 2 days per week. The ability and comfort-level to drive a large van or U-haul moving truck would be a plus?
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This position has a pay rate of $20.50 per hour
What's In It For You:
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
- Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
- Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
- Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
- Plus, many more benefits
Provides housing support services for refugee clients in need of affordable housing, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):
- Provide comprehensive, strength-based housing support services to all assigned clients including intake assessment, goal-setting, progress monitoring, financial literacy, resources and referrals and advocacy.
- Coordinate with referring case managers to develop and implement a housing plan to access stable and affordable housing; address the barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing.
- Educate clients on referrals/services available and the procedures for applying for/accessing referrals/services, as well as their rights related to services. Assist clients in completing required documentation.
- Participate in in-house case consultations and meetings, facilitating problem-solving, resource-sharing, and communication regarding refugee tenants. Address non-compliance issues with refugee case managers and landlords. Support and guide families in positive decision-making.
- Assist in obtaining and delivering needed household items and furniture to clients homes; including the loading and unloading of items.
- Assist with managing the inventory of donated items, at Samaritas' central location and support with organizing and maintaining tracking of donations.
- Serve as an advocate for clients with tenants, and act as their liaison with service providers and community agencies and implement strategies to acknowledge and/or celebrate resident achievements and accomplishments. Implement financial literacy programming to guide clients in making sound decisions regarding their personal finances.
- Facilitate ongoing communication with case managers and landlords in order to assess family's wellbeing, as well as other family needs.
- Represent Refugee Services program and the organization at community events and outreach efforts, promoting community awareness of the Refugee Services program and its services.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field preferred
Experience
- Preferred - two years of experience in human or community services
- Preferred - previous experience working with adults or families in crisis
Additional Work Requirements
- Unrestricted driver's license with good driving record required. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance required.
- Ability to drive a 20 ft rental vehicle.
- Ability to frequently lift heavy furniture, up to 50 lbs. using proper body mechanics, knowing your own physical limits, and proper team lifting is imperative.
- Ability to move freely about. High level of continual concentration. Near visual acuity; hand-eye coordination; hand and finger dexterity.
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