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Domestic Violence Coordinated Entry Specialist
Location:
Tacoma, WA
Description:
Purpose of Position Provides a wide range of domestic violence advocacy services and housing assistance through access to the Coordinated Entry system for a diverse population of survivors of intimate partner violence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinated Entry and Case Management ( Reports to KWA Housing Coordinator) Conduct domestic violence specific Coordinated Entry assessments (also known as Diversion conversations) with shelter residents and non-residential clients who meet the HUD definition for category 4 homelessness: fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, lacks another safe residence, and lacks other resources; Complete all necessary initial and ongoing training requirements for CE deputation, including HMIS trainings, shadows, and Diversion refresher courses; Complete all required initial and ongoing trainings to become certified as a domestic violence victims advocate; Enter clients into the HMIS database and collaborate with other Coordinated Entry providers in order to ensure clients have equitable access to housing services; Provide light-touch housing case management, assist with housing applications, and support with move-in costs, as approved by the KWA Housing Coordinator. Attend staff meetings as required; Develop community partnerships to increase collaboration and success for DV coordinated entry clients; Perform other duties as assigned for the betterment of the KWA Victim and Homeless Services Program. Position Requirements, Competencies, and Qualifications Satisfactorily pass criminal history & reference checks. Proficient in MS Office Suite, e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. Knowledge of, and compassion and sensitivity to, domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, and sexual abuse. Knowledge and practical use of trauma-informed care and services. Valid WA driver's license and automobile insurance in good standing. Strong project management skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to manage competing deadlines. Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, community and national partners. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, problem-solving & organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work with people of diversity. Ability to speak in front of small and large groups of people. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. 3.1 Educational Level Must have High School Diploma; and Some college or AA degree (any humanities discipline) preferred. 3.2 Experience in Related Field Minimum of one (1) year experience in social or human services preferred; and Public Speaking Skills preferred. Working Conditions Environmental parameters: Ability to work in a domestic violence shelter environment; Ability to stand with clients in meetings or court hearings; and Ability to drive to different locations. Physical demands: Type: sedentary work ability to perform administrative duties, typing, filing, bending over to low files, reaching high files; sitting and traveling by car to outreach locations. Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move an object (e.g., outreach materials). Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, standing, bending, reaching, twisting and driving. Work Schedule Ability to work 40 hour week and on call when necessary. May be assigned to work weekends or evening shifts. Aptitude Requirements COGNITIVE Analytical : Ability to apply principles of logical thinking, to define problems; Ability to collect data and present it in appropriate manner; Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; Ability to solve practical problems; and Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagrammatic or schedule form. Communication: Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; Ability to record and deliver information; Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels; Ability to draft work related documents; Ability to log in data and draft data summaries; Ability to answer inquiries from external customers; Ability to converse with disgruntled people and the general public; and Ability to follow rules and policies of the company. Administrative Detail: Ability to complete forms; record and locate data accurately; and Ability to pay close attention to detail and accurately distinguish data. MANUAL Motor Coordination: Ability to accurately reach, feel or handle equipment used in daily routine. Finger dexterity: Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to operate above equipment. Manual dexterity: Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to operate above equipment. VISUAL Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Mid-range Vision: Clarity of vision at distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet. Far-range Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. NOTE: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible. Note: The above job description is not comprehensive. The job responsibilities may include other duties. This job description also does not constitute an employment agreement between KWA and the employee. KWA may change the job duties as it determines to be necessary or useful to meet its needs. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Korean Women's Association
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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