Family Development Associate

Description

Department: Child Wellbeing and Family Wellness

Program: San Diego Emergency Shelter – Rapid Re- housing (RRH)

Status: Regular full time, non-exempt

Pay $25 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Schedule includes at least one evening per week up to 7:30 p.m. Also includes an ongoing Saturday schedule rotation to meet the various needs of the program.

Who we are

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities.

Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. 

About YOU

You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. 

You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. 

You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego.

You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. 

About our organization

SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community. 

SBCS Corporation operates a 24/7 year-round confidential, emergency shelter program for victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include 24-hour emergency shelter, food, transportation, 24-hour crisis hotline, psychological support and peer counseling, referrals to community resources, and community education and outreach.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator & Program Director, the Family Development Associate (FDA) is responsible for providing case management and housing navigation services and resources to SBCS clients and the Community who are ready for, and in need of, permanent housing. FDA will facilitate coordination of services as well as contacts with other organizations, landlords and individuals, as necessary to effectively serve clients. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission, and style and provided within a team framework. Associate is responsible for working with the team in developing team goals and objectives and in meeting those goals and objectives.

DUTIES:

• Provide case management, advocacy, referrals to aid in housing stability, and other services relative to program goals and objectives for clients. 
• Conduct strengths-based assessments and develop service plans with clients. 
• Complete all required case file documentation in a timely and routine fashion. 
• Assist clients/applicants with obtaining necessary documentation for rental assistance
• Conduct outreach and maintain relationships with landlords to maintain and increase availability of rental units for clients
• Conduct ongoing inspection of housing units for cleanliness and safety
• Work with landlords to obtain necessary documentation to provide rental assistance
• Participates in DV hotline schedule rotation including assessing for shelter needs and safety planning 
• Ensure flexibility of scheduling to meet the needs of SBCS’ clients, including providing services on weekends and evenings as required. 
• Utilize the Agency’s approved database. 
• Maintain client case files in accordance with Agency standards.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.