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THE SALVATION ARMY - DANE COUNTY Diversion Specialist Families in MADISON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: For 130 years, The Salvation Army of Dane County has offered spiritual ministry, social services, and youth programs to thousands of Dane County residents, without discrimination. We currently serve the most vulnerable members of our community through a wide range of programs, as well as extensive case management services. While we strive to provide compassionate care and a primary goal of all of our programs and services is to improve the life skills and circumstances of those we serve. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now! The Division Specialist engages directly with families seeking homeless and housing services, to provide shelter diversion services aimed to quickly house families who are experiencing homelessness to avoid the need to enter emergency shelter. Works individually with families to identify solutions and alternative housing arrangements that quickly resolve the individuals housing crisis through a combination of direct service and financial assistance. About the role: Conducts initial screening to assess appropriate service suggestions and facilitates setting appointments for referrals and/or services. Ensures the collection of required service utilization, demographic, and outcome data. Provides resource referral and follow-up assistance to families experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Assists families in advocating for their needs and accessing services and resources. Acts as a liaison between families support services, landlords, and involved community agencies and maintains ongoing communication with other providers as needed. Conducts a needs assessment with each family and works to create an individualized service plan based on identified goals. Reviews and actively monitors families in making progress toward meeting identified goals. Assists families to creatively identify solutions and alternate housing arrangements that quickly resolves their housing crisis. Assesses the financial situation of families and their need for supportive services such as employment assistance, budgeting, and/or credit repair. Provides support for families as necessary to secure safe and stable housing, providing financial assistance where necessary. Documents and tracks all financial assistance, including completed requests for client... For full info follow application link. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/53B79B98F7064DDD

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