Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Public Health, or other related field
• Knowledge of available housing resources including sober homes, and recovery programs within Massachusetts
• Experience working with the HIV, homeless, and substance use/recovery communities
• Capacity to apply critical thinking to complex and sensitive housing circumstances
• Excellent oral, written and computer literacy skills
• Substantial organizational, documentation, observation and communication skills
• Ability to identify and capitalize on trends and changes within the housing market
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Ability to effectively interact and network with sector leaders and community stakeholders
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current proof of insurance required
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft word, excel, and other database programs
• Bilingual individuals strongly encouraged to apply
• Ability to work some late evenings and weekends.

Duties:

• Advocate for and support eligible clients who are at risk of homelessness and or having housing difficulties. This includes identifying and securing safe, affordable, and habitable living arrangements.
• Assist eligible clients to assess, evaluate, and identify barriers to their housing stability
• Assist eligible clients in developing and implementing a plan to address identified barriers to their housing stability
• Connect eligible clients to resources that address housing and other social challenges that impact their housing stability
• Input client-related data into various agency databases and client charts
• Prepare and circulate work related reports as requested
• Facilitation of workshops, support groups and trainings
• Support the leadership of AIDS Project Worcester to implement the vision of the department and the agency
• Represent AIDS Project Worcester when working with other agencies and organizations to build collaborations
• Attend assigned trainings, workshops, meetings, and other activities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person