Description

Position: Housing Specialist

Program: Supportive Housing for Families

Location: New Haven

Salary: $24.04/hour

Schedule: FT/40 hours/1^st shift/Monday-Friday

Program Summary:

The Supportive Housing for Families program is a child welfare program providing intensive case management, vocational supports, and temporary housing subsidies to families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in order to support the achievement of family reunification and/or prevent the removal of children.

Position Summary:

The Housing Specialist is responsible for maintaining a database of available units, negotiating rentals with potential landlords, supporting Family Support Specialists by maintaining a caseload of clients who have specific housing needs that are identified by the Family Support Specialist or the Family Support Manager in conjunction with the Regional Director. This position would be based out of the Hartford Office; however, statewide travel will be required.

Working within our Family & Child Services, the Housing Specialist works with the Supportive Housing for Families staff to provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or Nan McKay Certification
• 2 years relevant experience
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Orientation:

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.

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