What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rapid Transition Lead Housing Specialist position at Southern Tier Independence Center?
SummaryThe Rapid Transition Lead Housing Specialist will support individuals transitioning from homelessness into stablehousing, focusing on high utilizers identified by hospitals, Managed Care Organizations, and other providers. Thisrole involves conducting intakes, determining eligibility, assisting participants with enrollment, identifying suitablehousing options, and coordinating with service providers to ensure ongoing support. The Regional Lead will maintaina housing registry, track program activities, and report data accurately. The Regional Lead will also serve as aregional point of contact for housing referrals and eligibility reviews.
Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Health, Human Services, or related field. Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disabilityrights, strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities1\. Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws, and issues impacting seniors and people withdisabilities preferred.2\. Strong commitment to the independent living philosophy, Person Centered Planning, consumer choice andintegration of people with disabilities into all aspects of community life.3\. Strong leadership and team management skills.4\. Knowledge of housing programs, resources, and regulations.5\. Ability to effectively interact and work with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.6\. Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point).7\. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.8\. Demonstrate professional work habits including dependability, time management, independence, andresponsibility.9\. Knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries.10\. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.11\. Ability to multi-task and work effectively in both a team and individual setting.12\. Capacity to work in various settings, including home visits and community-based locations.13\. Valid Drivers License and reliable vehicle.
Essential Job Functions1\. Actively support STICs mission, philosophy, and values and the pursuit of community integration for all people withdisabilities.2\. Serve as the RTH Regional Lead. This includes conducting intakes, determining eligibility, assisting participants withenrollment, identifying suitable housing options, and coordinating with service providers to ensure ongoing support.3\. Conduct intakes and determine eligibility for potential Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) individuals who are identifiedas a homeless high utilizer by a Hospital, Managed Care Organization, Medical Respite, Performing Provider System,or Skilled Nursing Facility.4\. Assist eligible RTH Housing participants through all steps necessary for enrollment, including collecting andcompleting required program documentation, filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/orsupport for moving expenses, arranging unit inspections, etc.5\. Review referrals sent by Open Doors Transition Specialists and make assignments.6\. Assist RTH participants with identifying individualized goals and develop and implement an Individualized ServicePlan (ISP), in collaboration with transition specialists, service coordinators (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planners,Care Managers (CM), natural supports, and/or advocates, as appropriate.7\. Identify landlords, public housing, and private housing in the region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled inthe RTH program in the future.8\. Work with participants and/or their transition specialists, service coordinators (SC), Nursing Home DischargePlanners, Care Managers (CM), natural supports, and/or advocates to ensure adequate supports are in place for asuccessful transition to stable housing.9\. Conduct ou
Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Health, Human Services, or related field. Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disabilityrights, strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities1\. Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws, and issues impacting seniors and people withdisabilities preferred.2\. Strong commitment to the independent living philosophy, Person Centered Planning, consumer choice andintegration of people with disabilities into all aspects of community life.3\. Strong leadership and team management skills.4\. Knowledge of housing programs, resources, and regulations.5\. Ability to effectively interact and work with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.6\. Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point).7\. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.8\. Demonstrate professional work habits including dependability, time management, independence, andresponsibility.9\. Knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries.10\. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.11\. Ability to multi-task and work effectively in both a team and individual setting.12\. Capacity to work in various settings, including home visits and community-based locations.13\. Valid Drivers License and reliable vehicle.
Essential Job Functions1\. Actively support STICs mission, philosophy, and values and the pursuit of community integration for all people withdisabilities.2\. Serve as the RTH Regional Lead. This includes conducting intakes, determining eligibility, assisting participants withenrollment, identifying suitable housing options, and coordinating with service providers to ensure ongoing support.3\. Conduct intakes and determine eligibility for potential Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) individuals who are identifiedas a homeless high utilizer by a Hospital, Managed Care Organization, Medical Respite, Performing Provider System,or Skilled Nursing Facility.4\. Assist eligible RTH Housing participants through all steps necessary for enrollment, including collecting andcompleting required program documentation, filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/orsupport for moving expenses, arranging unit inspections, etc.5\. Review referrals sent by Open Doors Transition Specialists and make assignments.6\. Assist RTH participants with identifying individualized goals and develop and implement an Individualized ServicePlan (ISP), in collaboration with transition specialists, service coordinators (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planners,Care Managers (CM), natural supports, and/or advocates, as appropriate.7\. Identify landlords, public housing, and private housing in the region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled inthe RTH program in the future.8\. Work with participants and/or their transition specialists, service coordinators (SC), Nursing Home DischargePlanners, Care Managers (CM), natural supports, and/or advocates to ensure adequate supports are in place for asuccessful transition to stable housing.9\. Conduct ou