Supportive Housing Specialist

JOB TITLE: Supportive Housing Specialist:
Next Steps- 6480

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, flexible 7AM-6PM

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Next Steps, Manchester, CT

PC#: 1745

ABOUT THE POSITION: Supportive Housing Specialist

Join to apply for the role at Community Health Resources.

• Provide targeted case management, including establishing rapport with clients, writing comprehensive treatment plans, providing counseling and support, direct skill teaching, advocacy and assistance in obtaining/maintaining benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, transportation, etc.
• Maintain family and natural supports as well as other collateral contacts to ensure quality client-centered care, including assessing and involving natural supports in the treatment process, networking with homeless service providers, liaison with landlords, and providing overall case coordination.
• Assist in understanding federal/state guidelines for rental subsidies, tenant rights and responsibilities, basic understanding of housing law, and conduct outcome surveys as required.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in human services or equivalent education and experience
• Experience: 2 years experience working with the dually diagnosed (mentally ill, substance abuse)
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs;
  Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites);
  Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: Free robust training curriculum, including Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth;
  Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs;
  Internal career fairs to discuss your career aspirations and opportunities within our 80+ programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend;
  Free premium Calm app subscription for employees and their families;
  Team activities and events;
  Up to 6 free confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year through our EAP program.
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and agency committees.
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*: $18.00/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer
, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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