Housing Specialist

West Central has an exciting position available! We are looking for someone to manage the permanent supportive housing program for Sullivan and lower Grafton County. This job requires someone who is organized, detail-oriented, can work independently but also collaborate with teams and has strong initiative. The housing specialist will provide services to populations with mental illness.

Duties will include case management and other community based services. This position requires good written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to facilitate and maintain good working relationships with Landlords. Requires close collaboration with designated Mental Health Authority staff, community mental health service providers and other community resources.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others improve the quality of life through access to stable and secure housing.

Primary location is Lebanon, NH. Position requires travel throughout our catchment area.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field preferred. Will train the right person.
• One year of experience working with special needs populations.
• Must maintain personal auto insurance at a level with Agency requirements
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in the social sciences or human services field. Experience can be substituted for formal education.

Experience: One year of experience working with special needs populations.

Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communications skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Ability to learn necessary computer and technical skills essential to the position and agency.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in a community mental health environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to access all agency sites

• Ability to lift, push and/or pull 10 lbs.

Other:

• Ability to obtain and maintain agency and/or State of New Hampshire required background check(s)

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to maintain that confidence

• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

Be a part of our team!

West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!

We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!