Homeless Services Diversion Worker

Utah Community Action seeks a Homeless Services Diversion Worker. The wage is $19.91/hour. Our Homeless Services team needs a particular person who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Could that be you Read on to learn more about this unique opportunity to contribute to our nonprofits mission!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are a nonprofit organization with growth and advancement opportunities and a culture that is not just supportive but uplifting. We offer generous benefits that begin the month after you start and include health dental vision a flexible spending account (FSA) a healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2500 match a 401k plan with a 5 match short and longterm disability accident insurance life insurance 11 paid holidays paid time off at the end of the year (up to 7 days) up to 192 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year and an hour of paid time on Fridays for selfcare. Position located at the Mens Homeless Resource Center (Pamela Atkinson Center).

ABOUT UTAH COMMUNITY ACTION

Founded in 1965 Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for incomeeligible families. Our six core programs including Case Management & Housing are designed to address barriers to selfsufficiency and empower individuals strengthen families and build communities. By joining our team youll be part of a mission to end poverty and improve the lives of those living in our community.

Utah Community Actions culture is based on our agencys values of appreciation compassion integrity respect and trust. Our welltrained management team maintains an opendoor policy so employees can ask questions and solve problems.

YOUR LIFE AS DIVERSION WORKER

Diversion Workers will assess clients for Diversion services working to prevent homelessness for people seeking shelter by identifying immediate alternate housing arrangements and if necessary connect them with services and financial assistance to help them return to permanent housing.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Two years of experience working with the homeless population
• Microsoft Proficiency
• Ability to be empathetic to individuals experiencing homelessness regardless of their ethnic background gender or other demographic qualities
• Strong knowledge of data entry and explaining processes to clients
• Willingness to work in a team environment to assist other staff where needs may be
• Sensitivity to the needs of families from various economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to relate to and work with lowincome people
• Maturity of judgment to handle emergency situations
• Knowledge of community resources agencies and referral procedures
• Must have the ability to work with community professionals
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of various word processing and spreadsheets software
• Ability to navigate databases and complete entry into the database
• General office settings include homeless shelters. May participate in events that occur outside in both hot and cold weather.

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM

Ready to make a difference in your community We understand your time is valuable so weve made our application process quick and easy. If you believe youre the right fit for this position please fill out our initial 3minute mobilefriendly application. We cant wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our team!

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