Family Mobility Associate - Detroit

COMMUNITIES FIRST, INC

  • Detroit, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Communities First, Inc. is a Michigan-based nonprofit 501c3 whose mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. CFI is focused on providing safe, quality affordable housing, increasing economic opportunities, and improving the quality of life of the populations that the organization serves.Job Summary:The Family Mobility Associate is accountable for a variety of responsibilities, including: assisting families engaging in supportive services, helping families to develop the skills, resources and supports necessary for long-term personal and financial empowerment.Essential Functions:
  • Creates policies and procedures, in conjunction with management for personalized case management of youth and adults as well as supportive services coordination.
  • Conducts personal and financial needs assessments for program participants.
  • Interprets assessments for the creation of service and action plans for program participants.
  • Monitors program participants to ensure compliance, satisfaction and progress towards agreed upon goals.
  • Protects the rights and confidentiality of program participants.
  • Develops relationships with community agencies, governmental entities, school districts, neighborhood groups and others to connect program participants to resources and opportunities.
  • Assists with marketing Communities First, Inc.’s financial empowerment opportunities to the target population such as leasing housing applications, connection to financial professionals, etc.
  • Accurately tracks, collects, and maintains statistics, reports, and activity records. Submits timely report and maintains records.
  • Meets regularly with program participants to discuss progress, roadblocks and solutions related to agreed upon goals.
  • Assists program participants in interfacing with management to overcome any obstacles that may arise which threaten stable housing, using blended management techniques.
  • Provides or coordinates support services and independent living skills to program participants.
  • Coordinates and schedules monthly calendars for clients which meet resident needs (i.e. presentations, workshops, outings, etc.).
  • Participates as an active member of community collaborative groups, neighborhood and district councils, etc.
  • Assists in the preparation of applications for funding.
  • Coordinates with senior leadership to define program goals and objectives and evaluate success. Prepares for publication a variety of materials for internal and external use regarding programs, events, activities, etc.
  • Keeps current of changing needs. Remains flexible in ensuring necessary modifications are made.
  • Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties, such as answering phones, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies, assisting senior leadership, and others as needed/directed.
  • Promotes and builds good working relationships with staff of Communities First, Inc.
  • Embraces the mission of Communities First, Inc.
  • Works with team members; assists whenever and wherever needed/required.
  • Participates in training opportunities to enhance and broaden skillset.
Essential Physical Requirements:Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and walk the stairs.Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance:Communities First, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Communities First, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result. We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

COMMUNITIES FIRST, INC