Housing Specialist at Goodwill Industries of the Columbia

Kennewick, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Intake, Customer Service, Case Management, Advocacy, Documentation, Negotiation, Attention to Detail, Cultural Competence, Self-Starter, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Driving Skills, Background Screening, Drug-Free Commitment

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Goodwill Industries of the Columbia is seeking a Housing Specialist. This position provides information, advocacy, support, and case management to individuals who are experiencing financial crises which has resulted in being unable to pay their rent or need assistance with locating stable housing. What will you do in this job? Conduct client intake conferences to establish eligibility to participate Provide high quality customer service to program participants Maintain case notes, participant follow-up, documentation and filing of appropriate data in established formats and within specified timeframes as require. Interact with landlords as an advocate for the client Document service provision in compliance with billing requirements Please apply if you… Have the agility to work both independently and in collaborative teams. Read carefully to capture details. Are a self-starter with personal drive and initiative. Have strong verbal and written skills in languages representative of the community being served; bilingual combinations an asset. Possess the ability to negotiate and influence. Possess attention to detail and thrive in a time sensitive environment. Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations. Are committed to working in a drug-free work environment. Can pass an established background screening process. Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance. Job Location: Kennewick, WA This position qualifies for the following benefits: Starting Rate: $22.00, with eligibility for annual performance-based increases. Maximum pay is $24.75, achievable through sustained good performance and years of service. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent premiums shared between the company and employee. Company-Paid Life Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to the employee. Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked. Paid Time Off (PTO): Twenty four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment. Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status. On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday. Bonus Opportunity: Based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date. Access to Financial Assistance: Support for training, education, and career development to help employees advance in their professional growth. Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st. Work Schedule Full-time nonexempt position. Days and hours are dependent on business needs, but will occur primarily Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Application Information: Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This is an important part of the process of getting to know you. As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included. Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-113-0020.

Responsibilities

The Housing Specialist will conduct client intake conferences to establish eligibility and provide advocacy and support to individuals facing housing instability. Responsibilities also include maintaining case notes and interacting with landlords on behalf of clients.