Transitional Housing Specialist

Job Title

Transitional Housing Specialist

Meskwaki Family Services

Exempt

• Provide trauma informed comprehensive services to transitional housing families.
• Develop individualized housing and service plans, including a path to permanent housing stability.
• Monitor and evaluate program participant progress.
• Serve as primary contact for housing assistance from both survivors and community partners.
• Develop partnerships with housing and community providers to assist survivors in housing.
• Troubleshoot technical housing issues as they arise with staff, victim advocates, and victims accessing housing programs.
• Provide information and referrals to other providers or programs.
• Provide ongoing risk assessment and safety planning with participants.
• Transport victims to and from necessary appointments, including daily needs, medical, legal, law enforcement, court, etc.
• Attend conferences and workshops related to housing issues concerning victims of crime.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual reports.
• Assist with capacity building and research to further develop the Transitional Housing program.
• Create and present culturally appropriate educational material regarding domestic violence to community partners including area schools, Meskwaki Community, and Tribal employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of case management, working with victims of crime, and public speaking/educational experience.
• Experience in grant writing and reporting is desirable.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to learn and incorporate skills in the cultural context of the Meskwaki Community.
• Must submit to and successfully complete a background investigation.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and positive interpersonal relationship skills.
• Must be willing to be on call evenings and weekends.
• Must be proficient in computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, internet, email, etc.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.

Supervised by RISE Manager

Annual Salary Range: $43,472 - $59,904