Emergency Landing Space (Housing) Specialist
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Title: Emergency Landing Space (ELS) Specialist
Reports to: ELS Lead / Housing Director
Job Classification: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
Job Description: Emergency Landing Space Specialist
Mission: FLITE Center, supported by a coalition of service providers, is a central resource for youth that prepares them to lead successful lives after aging out of foster care.
Position Objective: This position is responsible for implementing Emergency Landing Space (ELS) Services on behalf of the FLITE Center. The ELS Specialist acts as a resource expert, advocate, and liaison within the System of Care, supporting youth as they transition to long-term housing in Broward County. The ideal candidate will assess the needs of the youth and connect them with available resources in the Transitioning Independent Living (TIL) System of Care. The role involves collaborating with program participants, provider staff, landlords, and property owners to ensure that all young people receive stable housing as they move from homelessness to independence.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
· To supervise and coordinate the implementation of housing program expectations at the various locations.
· Coordination of housing related services for transitioning into youth living in the home.
· To act as a liaison between the youth, support staff, and housing providers to maintain emergency living arrangement placement.
· To collaborate with the housing team to locate and develop permanent housing options.
· To ensure that each young person is appropriate for the housing options through pre-screening, intake assessment and joint monitoring efforts.
· Assist in the coordination and implementation of Life Skills sessions for the youth and distribute incentives to the youth as needed. Topic areas include but are not limited to cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting and paying bills, scheduling appointments, etc.
· Assist the program participants in meeting goals as stated in their Individual Service Plans and Transition plans.
· Advocate on behalf of the young person.
· Assist the program participants in identifying community resources for issues/topics including but limited to housing, education, vocational training, life skill development, relationships, therapeutic services, and health services in collaboration with the youth’s team of system professionals and natural supports.
· Maintain accurate and timely records and program documentation, including tracking data for the program grant and agency reporting.
· Responsible for addressing facility management needs (ie: maintenance/repairs requests, security oversight, supply/food shopping, furniture requests, etc.) as needed.
· Conduct weekly house meetings at various locations as scheduled/needed.
· Attend biweekly supervision and case staffing/conferences as scheduled/needed.
· Conduct Casey Life Skills Assessment with client at intake, 6 months, every 6 months thereafter and at program completion.
· Create & review client’s budget monthly and disseminate information to youth’s professional staff as needed (ie: child advocates, life coaches, therapist, probation officers, etc.)
· Report & track all incidents of lease violations.
· Provide necessary support and follow up for program participants to ensure various needs are met.
· Maintain participant contact to assure compliance and stability in the housing arrangement.
· Make referrals to other agencies and community resources as needed.
· Participate in all staff meetings, team building and personal development activities, agency development activities (ie: fundraising/networking related activities) and other events and conferences as needed/scheduled. · Abide by the NASW Code of Ethics http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp
· Other duties as assigned that may be necessary to maintain the success of the organization.
Core Values:
· Passion: We believe every time is the right time to make a difference. We rise each day with excellence as our goal.
· Responsibility: We have integrity and commitment in everything we do.
· Respect: We treat everyone with dignity. We value all people and perspectives.
· Teamwork: We seek out creative ways of accomplishing our mission through open communication and collaboration with each other and our partners.
· Results: We achieve positive outcomes through perseverance and consistency.
Qualifications:
· Must be able to pass a level 2 background check.
· Must have a flexible schedule including nights/weekends as needed.
· High School Diploma Required, Bachelor’s degree in Social work or related field preferred.
· Demonstratable experience with building and maintaining business/community relationships.
· Computer skills required i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
· High level of organizational skills.
· Must own a vehicle and be able to transport self, youth (if needed) and supplies.
· Ability to lift supplies and small furniture (not more than 50 pounds).
· Must be able to drive a moving truck (U-Haul style vehicle) if needed.
· Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time (2-4 hours generally)
Licenses and Other Requirements:
· Ability to work independently and in teams
· Maintain valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current vehicle insurance to a suitable and reliable vehicle during working hours.
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Recognizing, respecting and responding to the unique, culturally-defined needs of others served.
· Participate in current and new grant application processes and other funding processes, as applicable
· Carry out the mission, vision, and values of the FLITE Center at all times
Physical Demands:
· Standing – regularly
· Reaching with hands and arms – regularly
· Stooping, kneeling, crouching – regularly
· Walking – regularly
· Lifting (not more than 50 pounds) – occasionally
· Other – Must have the ability to provide hands-on life skill instruction in home in a variety of areas including but not limited to cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting and paying bills, scheduling appointments, etc.
Language Skills:
· Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.