Housing Support Specialist II: Healthy Homes

Housing Support Specialist II:
Healthy Homes- 6993

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: HOUSI
006993

Posted: May 5, 2026

Employment Type: Part-time, 20 hours/week

Location: Manchester, CT 06040, USA

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, and teaching direct skills. Assist with budgeting, medical services, employment, transportation, and other needs.
• Assist clients in completing applications for benefits such as Husky, Social Security, State Supplements, and other entitlements.
• Link clients to job and vocational training opportunities.
• Connect clients to appropriate mental health or substance abuse counseling and DCF services.
• Provide direct assistance with security deposits and time‑limited rental assistance.
• Advocate with landlords for tenant rights and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Demonstrate competency in age‑related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Provide outreach and community education, coordinating access networks and maintaining program awareness in the community.
• Assist clients in understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, basic 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.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, concentration in Human Services preferred.

Experience: 2 years’ experience working with homeless populations or families dependent on the position.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. CPR/First‑Aid certification desired within 6 months of hire.

$20.96/hr minimum, commensurate with experience and subject to internal equity policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.