SSVF Stabilization Specialist

Title: SSVF Stabilization Specialist Location: Coos Bay, OR Program: Essential Services Reports to : SSVF Program Coordinator HR Contact: hr@orcca.us Pay Level: Specialist I, 17.66 hourly, DOE Staff Supervised : None FSLA Status : Non-exempt from overtime Effective : 3/1/2025 Position Type: Full-Time Revised : 3/1/2025 Job Description PRIMARY PURPOSE: To contribute to the Essential Services (ESS) team by providing comprehensive housing-related assistance to clients and managing short to long-term cases within the SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Program, focusing on developing personalized action plans, conducting thorough needs assessments, and coordinating with local landlords and housing agencies to secure stable housing options. To serve as a dedicated advocate for low-income veterans and their families who are at risk of homelessness, currently experiencing homelessness, or facing mental health and other challenges, ensuring their access to necessary resources and support by navigating complex social service systems, facilitating connections to healthcare providers, employment services, and educational opportunities, and offering ongoing case management to promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining accurate and detailed client records, participating in community outreach events, and staying up to date on relevant policies and best practices in veteran support services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions): Participate in interviews with clients to gather program eligibility documents and client stabilization needs Provide Stabilization Services to client/households in the SSVF program including but not limited to: Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status. Complete housing assessments, building stabilization plans, budgeting, supporting client goal setting & client accountability Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance. Maintain regular contact with clients/households by establishing a consistent schedule to ensure accessibility by staff and families Interview clients/households at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits Coordinate referrals and services with partner agencies Develop and maintain comprehensive client files with detailed and accurate records Maintaining assistance data as well as accurate and current notes on all client related actions or interactions in Service Point during assessment and throughout on-going case management Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Attend monthly case management meetings required by funder Attend monthly HMIS user…