Basic Needs Housing Specialist Job at University of California, Riverside
Position Information
Under the guidance of the Basic Needs Director, the Basic Needs Housing Specialist is responsible for
providing services to all University of California, Riverside students, who are currently experiencing homelessness
or are housing displaced. The Basic Needs Housing Specialist's primary responsibility is to support students in accessing and identifying temporary and permanent housing solutions, and to establish meaningful connections with campus and community housing partners.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
providing services to all University of California, Riverside students, who are currently experiencing homelessness
or are housing displaced. The Basic Needs Housing Specialist's primary responsibility is to support students in accessing and identifying temporary and permanent housing solutions, and to establish meaningful connections with campus and community housing partners.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
Master's degree.
Preferred
Masters degree in social work, community health, higher education, human services, or related field.
Preferred
Licenses
License
Requirement
Valid Driver License
Preferred
Experience
Experience
Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience.
Required
Previous experience with basic needs initiatives in higher education.
Preferred
Experience in interviewing, engagement, assessment, planning and advocacy
Required
Experience working with multiple stakeholders to develop a common vision and implementation plan.
Preferred
Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Required
Special Conditions
Special Condition
Requirement
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business.
Required
Willing to work some evenings and weekends, to accommodate events, programs, partner meetings, conferences, etc.
Required
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)
Required
Travel
Required
Minimum Requirements
Demonstrated ability to interact sensitively and respectfully within a diverse environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to successfully manage and coordinate multiple responsibilities and simultaneous duties.
Strong skills in case management
Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups.
Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to work independently
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to successfully manage and coordinate multiple responsibilities and simultaneous duties.
Strong skills in case management
Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups.
Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to work independently
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding or experience ushering new initiatives and successfully navigating complex and sometimes ambiguous environments.
Understanding of issues of diversity, social justice, and challenges faced by under-served populations, particularly around housing insecurity.
Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
Understanding of issues of diversity, social justice, and challenges faced by under-served populations, particularly around housing insecurity.
Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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