PSH & Retention Specialist - RLRA

Description

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health.

We achieve this through our program areas:
Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC, visit our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

The PSH Housing & Retention Specialist will support a minimum of 15 adults seeking culturally specific services with connection to Regional Long-Term Rent Assistance (RLRA) housing vouchers through Home Forward. This role requires collaboration with Home Forward, the Homeless Services Department, and property managers and landlords to support the housing search and placement of adults into Permanent Supportive Housing. The PSH Housing and Retention Specialist will also provide ongoing retention support services to prevent homelessness and ensure housing stability.

• Provide housing placement and retention support services to adults referred through the adult system coordinated access case conferencing process.
• Work with adults to develop individualized housing plans and identify supportive services to promote housing stability.
• Assist adults with completing housing applications and other required paperwork.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with resident services staff, property managers, and management companies.
• Provide ongoing support to adults, including assisting with rent payments and connecting them with necessary services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all participant interactions and services provided.
• Attend weekly case meetings to review case files, discuss progress and challenges, and coordinate services with other team members.
• Attend and participate in trainings, meetings, and other professional development opportunities as required to maintain current knowledge and skills related to housing and homelessness issues.
• Adherence to El Programa Hispano Católico policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide housing placement and retention support services to adults referred through the adult system coordinated access case conferencing process.
• Work with adults to develop individualized housing plans and identify supportive services to promote housing stability.
• Assist adults with completing housing applications and other required paperwork.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with resident services staff, property managers, and management companies.
• Provide ongoing support to adults, including assisting with rent payments and connecting them with necessary services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all participant interactions and services provided.
• Attend weekly case meetings to review case files, discuss progress and challenges, and coordinate services with other team members.
• Attend and participate in…