Housing Specialist DV

About Us:

SCADP

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community volunteers seeking alternatives for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization providing residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment.

PAY RATE: $22.63-23.82 PER HOUR

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WALK-IN CENTER

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Housing Specialist I (DV Housing Navigator) is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living. Part of services team for the program, the Housing Specialist participates in all stages of client service: assessment, services planning, engagement and delivery. Assists program case management, outreach and community engagement as directed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate.
  • Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments
  • Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program and the unique needs of participants
  • Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed
  • Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program
• Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed
• Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction
• Domestic violence counseling
  • Under guidance and supervision of the Program Supervisor, the DV Housing provides crisis counseling and referrals
  • Collaborates with case manager and program staff to assist service plans for clients; assists in required intervention; participates in group and educational sessions.
• As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants
  • Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan
  • Coordinates follow-up services with case management team
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or related discipline or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years)

• Domestic Violence counselling certificate (40 hour class)

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience working with victims of domestic violence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish)

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.