Protective Services for Adults - Housing Specialist

Position: Protective Services for Adults - Housing Specialist - 30 hours per week
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY
Community Health Services
Protective Services for Adults Housing Specialist
30 hours per week

GRADE 7 Salary $17.00-$19.13/hr flsa (Non-Exempt)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

• Associate's degree in health or human service field preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• One year's experience working with special needs population

Skills

Good oral/written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of area human service agencies and housing providers

Ability to work with service providers and advocate on behalf of others

Familiar with computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel)

The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs.

Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY State

II. RESPONSIBLE TO: PSA Team Leader

III. MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Provides support to PSA care managers and clients with specific housing/homeless needs.
• Serve as liaison between landlord, housing programs and services including section 8 and HUD.
• Ensure that a person-centered planning process is employed in delivery of services with a focus on attaining and maintaining stable permanent housing.
• Educate recipients about self-help techniques and facilitate development of self-help/advocacy skills especially as it relates to housing.
• Participate in and represent Agency in local committees related to housing and homelessness.
• Link and connect to natural supports and community resources and maintain list of potential housing providers.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary
• Complete required reports/notes as required in a timely and professional

manner utilizing the electronic health record.

• Comply with all applicable Agency, County and State regulations
• Ensure that each individual's rights are protected.
• Provide advocacy to assist recipients in understanding and obtaining resources and/or promote the development of services not available especially as it relates to housing.
• Participate in and successfully complete all required staff training and development activities.
• Represent the agency and program in the community and with other service providers
• Regular and substantial contact with individuals receiving services
• Perform other job-related activities as directed by supervisor
• Understand and follow all program policies and procedures

In compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, regulations and standards and all Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures the duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above.

Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.