Housing Support Specialist II: Rapid Re-Housing; RRH

Housing Support Specialist II (Rapid Re-Housing, Manchester, CT)

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: HOUSI
006714

Employment Type: Full‑time, 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-16:30

Program /

Location:

Rapid Re-Housing (RRH);
Manchester, CT

Location: Manchester, CT 06040, USA

• Provide direct case management, establishing rapport with clients, completing housing stabilization plans, skill teaching, advocacy, and assistance around obtaining/maintaining benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, transportation
• 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
• Demonstrate competency in age‑related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served
• Provide 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
• Assist in understanding tenant rights and responsibilities as well as 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 required (Human Services preferred)
• Experience: 2 years’ experience working with homeless population or families dependent on specific position
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license
• Training: Motivational Interviewing training preferred but not required

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years
• Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday
• 403(b) retirement plan contributions
• Competitive premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
• Student loan repayment assistance programs
• Exclusive tuition discounts at local colleges or universities
• FREE robust training curriculum including a new Clinical Training Series
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs
• Internal career fairs and leadership luncheons with CEO
• Annual wellness stipend
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and families
• Fun activities: coloring contests, lunch & learns, office decorating contests, employee appreciation events
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per year via EAP program
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters
• Many benefits available to all staff, regardless of hours worked, subject to eligibility

$20.66/hr minimum; commensurate with experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity policy. Positions may offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. (Please note, for part‑time positions the range would be pro‑rated.)

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

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