Stability Specialist - Jefferson s

Description

Are you passionate about walking alongside individuals and offering them support in reaching their goals? If so, Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a Stability Specialist for Jefferson Apartments to be a part of carrying out our mission. At TRM, we believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce.

Our inclusive and collaborative work environment centers families and fosters creativity, excellence, and professional growth.

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. We are proud to have served the Tacoma and Pierce County communities since 1912. For over 100 years we have continued to serve in the name of Christ, while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors.

We value the needs of our immediate community, and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for help.

Promotes a safe, trauma-informed, and drug and alcohol-free environment for households who have experienced homelessness and are in recovery from substance use. Occasionally interacts with people experiencing a mental health crisis; provides case management services and program activities for residents. Assists manager with administrative support and program operations. Cultivates an environment that constantly seeks growth and adaptation, enhancing services offered.

• Provides stability and resource navigation services to tenants including supporting, coaching, advocating, and other case management duties.
• Creates wellness and stability plans for all households, supports and holds households for progress toward goals.
• Assists and supports tenants with program accountability and adherence to leasing and other program guidelines.
• Creates designated resource information areas and boards, ensuring they are up to date with contemporary, relevant information.
• Leads planning and coordination for hosting onsite resource events.
• Establishes monthly meeting cadence for all households to discuss next steps on housing plans.
• Assists with crisis intervention as needed, identifies and shares prevention strategies with housing team.
• Plans and implements program activities and meetings such as community meetings, Resident Advisory Council meetings, Bible study, and other activities.
• Identifies the need for volunteers and works with volunteers to enact plans.
• Assists with administering drug and alcohol testing for residents, including collecting urine and/or oral samples.
• Assists with regularly scheduled unit, facility, and grounds inspections and assists with overseeing safety and cleanliness of the facility.
• Provides administrative support to the Program Manager, including but not limited to assisting with documenting case notes, incidents, success stories, volunteer hours, submitting work requests, maintaining client files, etc.
• Operates personal vehicle for program-related errands and TRM van in order to provide client transportation or for program activity purposes.
• Embodies the values that form our culture to meet the organization’s mission of sharing God’s love, hope, and support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Office setting. Some evening and possible weekend hours depending on the needs of the program. Shares on-call duties on a rotating schedule for nights and weekends. Requires some travel between TRM sites and other locations in the community driving TRM 12-passenger vans, for the purpose of supporting residents.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Primary Location of Work:

Jefferson Apartments

2336 Jefferson Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402

• Associate Degree in social services or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and case management experience required.
• Experience working with diverse populations including people experiencing…