Family Stability Program Specialist

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness fighting hunger and improving health we are the oldest and largest state-wide social service nonprofit. Our programs include rental and utility assistance food recovery and distribution and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Our essential elements are Faith Friendship and Service and we strive to practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity Selflessness Gentleness Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters (Council) facility in Chamblee GA 75 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs visit our website at

Feed. Clothe. House. Heal.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Family Stability Program Specialist is integral to SVdPs strategic initiative to expand services for homeless families throughout the state. As the need for housing services continues to grow our Family Stability program serves as a hub of information and resources to support volunteer caseworkers (whom we call Vincentians) providing motel stays and other emergency shelter solutions for homeless families. The Specialist will be a diligent student of shelter and housing resources for families in Metro Atlanta and beyond becoming a subject matter expert for Vincentians while also providing limited case management services for homeless neighbors served through the Council headquarters. The Specialist role is proactive offering education resources consultation training and facilitation of internal grant funding disbursement to support our 76 chapters throughout the state. Some travel outside the Atlanta Metro area is required including occasional evening and weekend work. The position necessitates a service-mindset ability to multi-task maintain detailed and accurate records learn and use new database systems problem-solve communicate effectively and work with a diverse group of statewide volunteers and neighbors in need to help offer optimal solutions for urgent family needs in our communities.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain Councils statewide database of shelter transitional housing rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing providers and related resources and develop relationships with mission-aligned nonprofit partners.
Develop knowledge of the statewide Continuum of Care (CoC) networks and attend CoC meetings to be able to share this information with Vincentians and develop working relationships with the CoCs and involved organizations. Work with motel managers and corporate representatives to negotiate and document best rates for SVdP bookings on behalf of homeless neighbors.
With support from the Communications department create effective communications including website content brochures and webinars to educate Vincentians on options Council-based grant funding protocols and best practices for serving homeless families.
Field questions calls and messages from Vincentians in a timely manner.
Regularly attend evening and weekend meetings with chapter and district-level Vincentians in and outside of the Metro area to help educate and field questions relative to housing resources and the SVdP Family Stability program.
Help develop internal grant program criteria protocols and processes to facilitate funding reimbursement for SVdP chapters
Document track and facilitate grant funding disbursements to SVdP chapters working with internal Finance and Vincentian Services team members
Provide limited case management and direct assistance for neighbors in areas outside of SVdP chapter-assigned territory treating each neighbor-in-need with dignity and respect.
Use SVdPs proprietary case management system for direct assistance and facilitating grant reimbursements.
Work with Council-based department teams including Hunger Initiatives Housing Council Support Center Management and Programs and Services to help coordinate a robust Family Stability program effort on behalf of unhoused families throughout the state.
Complete SVdPs mandatory training for volunteers with emphasis on our approach to ministry. Be willing to embrace the tenants of the SVdP Rule including Catholic social teachings relating to the dignity of all life and our call to treat others with compassion.

Qualifications

23 years of experience in case management non-profit or faith-based service sector or equivalent experience. Experience working in nonprofit housing or homelessness services preferred.
Comfortable with technology including Outlook SharePoint and Microsoft Suite: Power Point Excel Word. Ability to create and manage Excel spreadsheets including basic formulas.
Ability to present housing resource information to groups and help develop materials to share this content.
Ability to travel independently throughout the state to attend meetings and to present at meetings including weeknights and weekends.
Ability to use and learn to use new case management systems
Resourceful and ability to problem-solve under pressure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
Excellent judgment time management and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Bachelors degree in marketing communications nonprofit management or a related field preferred but not required.
Ability to support the mission of a Catholic based non-profit organization

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and background plus benefits including health insurance and 401K retirement plan 401K match STD LTD Life Insurance FSA.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may perform other related duties as may be required.

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