Job Title: Lead Prevention Specialist

Department: Homelessness Prevention Program

Reports To: Program Manager, Homelessness Prevention Program

Status: Non-Exempt Status

 This job description provides a general guideline to the most common duties, responsibilities, and minimum requirements for this position. It is not all inclusive and the actual position may vary as circumstances indicate or as determined by the organization. Working hours are primarily a day shift position, but may need to work varied hours to include overtime, as business needs dictate.

Summary of Position: 

The Lead Prevention Specialist will provide support services to participants of the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) Everyone Home DC. (S)He will offer mediation, flexible financial support, and targeted referrals to families in imminent danger of becoming homeless.  Through these services, Everyone Home DC helps families stabilize their housing, avoid entering the shelter system, and develop a plan to work toward long-term self-sufficiency.  Moreover, the Lead Prevention Specialist serves as a resource to the team of Prevention Specialists and assists them with challenging cases. (S)He provides team leadership when Program Manager is unavailable and exercise authority as delegated by Program Manager. This position must be staffed with a dedicated and service-oriented individual, who is committed to working in a professional environment with at-risk communities.