Family Support Coach

Company: Housing Hope
Location: Marysville
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Currently hiring for two openings in the Twin Lakes (Arlington/Marysville) area COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIRED Compensation:$16.32 - $23.05Benefits:Two Medical Plans to choose from.$1,500 Health Savings Account annual contribution to assist in medical, dental, vision costs and investment options.Dental and Vision plan is under $6 a month for employee.Reasonable cost Dental and Vision plans for Families and Domestic Partners.Generous leave policy.Flexible investing 403b Retirement Program with annual matching contribution.Discount for childcare at Tomorrow's Hope Child Development Center.Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Insurance.Overview:Housing Hope and HopeWorks agencies are the major non-profit developer of affordable housing and provider of human services in Snohomish County and Camano Island. Our mission is to promote and provide affordable housing and tailored services to reduce homelessness and poverty for residents of Snohomish County and Camano Island. We achieve this through a variety of interventions including social enterprises, children's services, subsidized housing opportunities and services, employment, education and training services.Purpose:This position is part of the Social Service Department. Qualified candidates will have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. This position maintains positive, collaborative relationships inside and outside the agency and provides support to our clients and program staff. The primary duties of the Family Support Coach are to provide assessment, planning and support services to assist program participants to increase housing stability, income, and family management skills.Essential Functions:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assess, orient and facilitate the entry of shelter and transitional residents into housing units. Develop individualized family service plan including identification of existing barriers to self-sufficiency, setting housing and income goals and developing an action plan. Make referrals to appropriate providers and resources. Coordinate and advocate for the involvement of appropriate professionals from other agencies. Provide information to Property Management staff regarding move in and departure of individual families. Meet with clients on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss, assess, direct and assist in the removal of barriers to self-sufficiency. Schedule and conduct community meetings for identified buildings at least once every two months. Maintain accurate and on-going documentation in individual client files and on record-keeping forms and reports following contract requirements, agency and department policies and procedures. Provide case management and follow-up services for clients. Respond to client emergencies. Participate in and contribute to team building. Attend agency and department meetings. Attend interagency and networking meetings as appropriate. Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned and required by program goals and objective. Drive company vehicles as required. Assist with other agency requirements as directed.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly and extensively required to use hands to type and perform other administrative tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 15 lbs. Ability to work in a general office environment as well as outdoor environment. Possible exposure to weather-heat, wet, cold, wind, and noise.Required Education & Experience: Bachelor degree in social work or related fieldOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Washington Driver's License and automobile insurance required Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks Ability to work with individuals of varying skills and backgrounds Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work some evenings Dependable personal transportation to drive to sitesWe at Housing Hope embrace and practice a high standard of diversity and inclusion and strive for equity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex, age, status in regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.

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