Youth Hub Housing Specialist

The EPIC Youth Hub is a newly established place dedicated to providing a safe supportive and engaging environment for young people. The Youth Hub is envisioned to be a onestop site where they feel welcome to engage in systems that will help end their experience of homelessness/housing instability. Our purpose is to empower youth encourage positive development and foster a sense of belonging.

The Youth Hub Housing Specialist:

• Assist youth and young adults that are homeless or experiencing housing instability in identifying housing needs and navigating available housing assistance programs.
• Provide guidance in completing housing applications meeting eligibility requirements and securing financial assistance for application fees.
• Collaborate with local housing agencies shelters and landlords to secure stable housing opportunities.
• Build relationships with local landlords to ensure availability of housing opportunities for program participants.
• Develop personalized case plans to address immediate and longterm housing needs.
• Provide ongoing support followup and advocacy to ensure successful housing placements.
• Monitor progress and connect youth to additional services such as mental health employment and education resources.
• Establish and maintain relationships with housing organizations and community service providers.
• Connect youth to resources like food assistance job readiness programs and legal aid.
• Educate youth on tenant rights responsibilities and strategies for maintaining stable housing.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention for housingrelated emergencies including prevention of eviction.
• Assist youth in problemsolving and developing solutions for overcoming housing instability.
• Advocate for youth with housing authorities and service providers to ensure access to necessary resources.
• Empower youth to understand their rights and navigate the housing system effectively.
• Facilitate workshops on independent living skills budgeting and tenant rights.
• Support youth in developing financial literacy and life skills for longterm housing stability.
• Maintain accurate case files and document housing needs progress and service outcomes.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping for program evaluation and compliance with funding requirements.
• Work closely with staff social workers and community partners to provide comprehensive support.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to share insights and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in social work psychology or a related field is preferred.
• Valid Drivers License.
• At least 12 years of experience working in a social services or youthfocused setting.
• Knowledge of local housing programs systems and resources available to youth including affordable housing emergency shelters and housing assistance.
• Strong understanding of case management processes and the ability to manage multiple youth cases at once.
• Compassionate nonjudgmental and patient when working with youth facing housing instability.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with youth.
• Ability to work independently take initiative and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using office software and case management tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Google Workspace).

The ideal candidate will be compassionate resourceful and dedicated to helping youth and young adults in crisis find stable housing and develop a pathway to longterm stability.

This position will require working a flexible work schedule that includes evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the clients served. Travel within the local community will be necessary to meet with housing agencies shelters and other communitybased resources.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures thoughts beliefs and traditions of our employees volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day we work to be respectful sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey we are dedicated to achieving comfort dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient client staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!

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