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JOB TITLE: Housing Support Specialist II

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 20 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, flexible (across 3-5 days)

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Homeless Diversion, Manchester, CT

PC#: 2346

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Rapid rehousing and scattered site housing program for those living with HIV or AIDS

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct case management such as establishing rapport with clients, writing comprehensive treatment plans (as needed and required), provides direct skill teaching, advocacy and assistance around obtaining/maintaining benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, transportation etc.
• Assist clients in completing applications for, Husky, Social Security, State Supplements and other entitlements.
  • Assist clients with access to job and vocational training.
  • Link clients to appropriate mental health and/or substance abuse counseling and DCF services.
  • Provide direct assistance in the form of security deposits and time limited rental assistance.
  • Advocate with landlords for tenant rights; provide conflict resolution as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Provides Outreach/Community Education
  • Liaison with homeless service providers,
  • Coordinated Access networks, DCF, domestic violence service providers, CHR providers and courts to provide information about access to the program.
  • Maintain awareness of the program within the community.
• Assists in understanding tenant rights and responsibility as well as basic understanding of housing law as well as conducts outcome surveys as required
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, concentration in Human Services preferred.

Experience: 2 years’ experience working with homeless population or families dependent on specific position

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 9 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
• Career development
• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!
• Stay informed with frequent updates
• Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
• Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more…!
• Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION*:

$20.65/hour min - $30.98/hour max., dependent upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Experience

Preferred
• 2 year(s): Experience working with homeless population or families dependent on specific position.

Education

Required
• Bachelors or better