Housing Support Specialist II: Healthy Homes

Job Title

Housing Support Specialist II

Part-time, 20 hours/week

Flexible

Healthy Homes, Manchester, CT

2346

Rapid rehousing and scattered site housing program for those living with HIV or AIDS

• Provide direct case management such as establishing rapport with clients, writing comprehensive treatment plans (as needed and required), providing direct skill teaching, advocacy and assistance around obtaining/maintaining benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, transportation, etc.
• Assist clients in completing applications for Husky, Social Security, State Supplements and other entitlements.
  • Assist clients with access to job and vocational training.
  • Link clients to appropriate mental health and/or substance abuse counseling and DCF services.
  • Provide direct assistance in the form of security deposits and time limited rental assistance.
  • Advocate with landlords for tenant rights; provide conflict resolution as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Provides Outreach/Community Education
  • Liaison with homeless service providers.
  • Coordinated Access networks, DCF, domestic violence service providers, CHR providers and courts to provide information about access to the program.
  • Maintain awareness of the program within the community.
• Assists in understanding tenant rights and responsibilities as well as basic understanding of housing law and conducts outcome surveys as required.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree required, concentration in Human Services preferred.
• Experience
  : 2 years’ experience working with homeless population or families dependent on specific position.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  :
  Valid driver’s license. CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

$20.96/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 committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis) abilities, and veterans to apply.