WFS FCS Housing Specialist - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly

Closes: 10/4/26 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly

Wage: $25.00 p/h

Employment Benefits: https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/

NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you.

S ummary:
P r o v i de s uppo rt i v e s e r v i ces t o participants in the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) p r o g r a m . P r o v i de housing se r v i ces t o participants t o e x ecu t e I nd i v i dual H ous i ng Pl ans (IHP) t h a t enhance hous i n g s ecu r i t y t o e li g i b l e pa r t i c i pan t s t h r o u g h d i r e c t & i nd i r ect se r v i ce p r o v i s i on i n G o o d wil l (GIIN) & pa rt ner a g enc i e s. Must pass driving record & background check.

E ducation &/or Experience :
Bachelor's degree in human or social services from an accredited college or university & at least two years of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services; be a certified employment support professional; be a certified rehabilitation counselor; or Associate degree with three or more years of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services.

E ssential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

- Effectively assist and e nsure that participants receive the assistance needed to promote housing stability.

- Establish & document participant housing requirements.

- Determine the participant's household barriers that may limit the housing options available to the household.

- Gather & record information about the participant's prior housing situation.

- Develop housing searches, locate landlords willing to rent to participant, perform housing inspections & all other housing related tasks required.

- Coordinate &/or provide supportive services needed by the participant to achieve & maintain stable housing.

- Understand & perform duties within compliance with State & Federal Fair Housing Laws.

- Use informal community networks, as needed, to locate housing & make referrals as necessary in support of IHP.

- Participate in meetings, staffings, & other activities as directed to promote & review the effectiveness of IHP.

- Explain & provide written information on coordinated entry process to eligible & ineligible participants so they may access as many resources as possible.

- C onduct o t her se r v i ces & ac t i v i t i es i n conc e r t w it h FCS p r o g r am g u i de & a t t he d i r e c t i on o f the G ood w i l l Program M ana g e r .

- Assist with the development & implementation of programs & services.

- Assist with screening of referrals for appropriate program & service options.

- Establish & maintain good working relationships with participants, referral agencies, landlords & all team members.

- Follow up on participant progress, providing encouragement.

- Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, & in compliance. Includes case notes, & other documentation required by the program or Goodwill management.

- Enter required data into the Participant Case Management database in a timely & accurate manner.

- Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety.

- Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.

- Facilitate Person Centered Planning to determine housing goals, recommend appropriate services to achieve goals, & oversee the program & goals agreed upon.

- Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.

- Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services & available potential employees.

- Work collaboratively with Workforce and Family Services to provide participant services.

- Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of GIIN assuring safety of personnel or property.

- Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.

- Comply with all health, safety, and fire standards and all local, state, and federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).

- Other duties as assigned.