Job Description

Project Specialist

PATH Program, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties

Full-Time

$17.00/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week; Some evenings and weekends

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The PATH (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Project Specialist will play a crucial role in addressing homelessness. This position requires a candidate with a strong commitment to supporting individuals in their transition from homelessness to stable housing. The PATH Project Specialist will be responsible for reporting data that needs to be reported in the HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) and conducting homeless outreach in local communities. Must be willing to have a flexible schedule as needed. Must have reliable transportation - Local travel and travel to trainings, primarily within Ohio, will be required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Homeless Outreach and Engagement:

• Conduct outreach activities to identify and engage individuals experiencing homelessness
• Establish rapport and build trusting work relationships with the homeless population
• Provide direct client supportive services to assure unsheltered, chronically homeless individuals, homeless veterans, and chronically homeless veterans that struggle with behavioral health, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders gain access to permanent supportive housing, case management, benefits, and appropriate behavioral health and substance abuse support
• Collaborate with social services agencies to provide comprehensive support
• Connect clients to the appropriate community resources through advocacy, arraigning transportation, attending appointments as needed, and assisting with applications
• Maintain documentation of personal caseload as well as check quality and maintenance of PATH team files
• Monitor and evaluate client progress towards housing stability
• Take appropriate action to deal with emergencies and provide crisis intervention
• Direct and lead team to ensure coverage for direct markets
• Other duties as assigned

Data Tracking:

• Accurately record PATH client data so that it can be recorded in the HMIS database and data quality standards can be maintained within the system
• Ensure compliance with data entry protocols and confidentiality standards
• Assist leadership with generating reports and analyzing trends to support program improvement
• Assist leadership with Completing Quarterly and Annual PDX PATH reporting
• Report all unusual incidents and accidents according to Agency procedures
• Work closely with clients to assess needs and develop individualized service plans
• Community Engagement
• Connect with local shelters, service providers, and community organizations to enhance outreach efforts
• Collaborate with local stakeholders, including government agencies and non-profit organizations, to enhance the effectiveness of the PATH program
• Participate in community events and forums to raise awareness about homelessness
• Attend community meetings

Expectations:

• Attends all scheduled staff meetings, supervision meetings, management team meetings
• Maintains an understanding of cultural competency
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Reports all unusual incidents and accidents according to Agency procedures
• Supports Agency mission and philosophy
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Ohio Driver’s License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability if

applicable.

2. Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of

Criminal Identification & Investigation) if applicable.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma/GED, bachelor’s degree Preferred,

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1 years of experience in working with street homeless population required, lived experience preferred.