Case Manager/Intake Homeless Prevention Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Case Manager/Intake Homeless Prevention Dawning Family Serivces Tampa, FL About Us:

At Dawning Family Services our mission is to embrace diverse families with children touched by housing instability or homelessness and support their transition to a safe and stable home. We create new beginnings by providing vital support services that assist parents and children in transitioning to permanent housing, fostering well-being and long-term stability and success. Our pillars of service guide our vision of a community without homelessness where all families can live and thrive. Prevention reduces homelessness; Emergency Shelter provides immediate housing; Rapid Re-Housing offers rental and utility assistance; and Work for Success helps parents achieve income stability through career paths.

What we offer:

• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
• 12 days of PTO per year with increases at 2, 5, and 10 years. 13 paid holidays annually.
• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
• $15,000 in employee life insurance paid for by Dawning Family Services.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

SUMMARY:

The Homeless Prevention Intake Specialist is responsible for working with families requesting services through our Homeless Prevention Program who are at-risk of becoming homeless.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Conducts intake interviews and assessments over phone or in-person and assesses appropriateness of requests for service. Completes Intake paperwork at the time of program enrollment. Works county-wide to identify, engage and screen families at imminent risk of homelessness. Assesses and evaluates need for immediate crisis intervention. Refers cases to other agencies as appropriate. Assists families in finding alternative resources in the community if the program is at capacity or if they do not meet program eligibility criteria. Responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with social service providers. Educates community providers on program criteria. Attends community meetings and resource fairs for outreach and network with referral sources. Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or other related fields from an accredited institution required. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in human services. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness/community services; advocacy and mediation skills. Demonstrated sensitivity and ability in working with the diversity of the agency’s population, including but not limited to, clients, staff, community partners, and board of directors. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Maintain confidentiality of client information. Enter client information into database. Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 5 pounds on a regular basis; infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Some local travel required. Must have a reliable car, active auto insurance, and valid Florida driver’s license. Successfully complete a Level 2 criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. To apply, submit cover letter and resume to info@dawningfs.org Dawning Family Services is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$43,890.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Tampa, FL (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Tampa, FL:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person