Community Inclusion Specialist

This position is hiring for Pender County. The candidate needs to reside in the county to be considered. This position will be mainly remote with occasional required meetings in New Hanover County.

The Community Inclusion Specialist is responsible for providing services to families and individuals in need of housing and services. These services may include providing general information about various housing programs, crisis intervention services, developing action plans, providing an appropriate level of guidance and support, facilitating referrals, and serving as advocate on behalf of participant to assist them in securing services, entitlements and support to reach their goals, particularly goals related to housing. A critical responsibility will be to cultivate housing opportunities and to assist participants in avoiding homelessness or transitioning from homeless to more appropriate and stable housing.

Providing general information about housing, screening of applicants for acceptance into various housing programs as well as verifying eligibility for such opportunities.

• Orienting participants and conducting intake interviews to collect information and assess the needs and strengths of each participant and/or family.

• Developing an action plan to secure appropriate housing in conjunction with participant(s) and where appropriate their family members, service providers and/or significant others.

• Providing an appropriate level of guidance and support to assist participants in meeting basic needs, addressing their action plan goals, and overcoming challenges.

• Facilitating referrals and serves as advocate on behalf of participants to assist them in securing services, entitlements and support to reach their goals. Collaborating with outside providers to coordinate client services.

• Actively recruiting landlords willing to work in conjunction with the agency and locating affordable housing opportunities to meet the needs of the client population.

• Assisting clients in reviewing leases, acclimating to housing and meeting the financial requirements of security and rent.

Home or cellular telephone required. Basic computer literacy and strong communication skills. Must have sensitivity toward the program’s target population and ability to relate to individuals of diverse backgrounds comfortably and effectively, and be respectful of cultural differences. Must be responsible, organized, non-judgmental, able to work independently and as part of a team. Community Inclusion Specialist must have a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics and standards and be able to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• No nights

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Willard, NC 28478: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Willard, NC 28478