Housing Specialist

Center for Human Development (CHD) • Springfield, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Housing Specialist for its Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program in Springfield, MA. ACCS is funded by the Department of Mental Health and utilizes a multidisciplinary outreach approach for individuals needing psychiatric and other services while living independently in the community. This role involves active engagement, assertive outreach, consistent assessment and treatment planning, skill-building, symptom management, addiction treatment, and monitoring/support for behavioral and physical health. ACCS teams consist of licensed clinicians, RNs, housing specialists, substance use specialists, direct care staff, and peer/family specialists who collaborate to provide person-centered, evidence-based services aligned with participants' treatment goals. The Housing Specialist will work with ACCS participants to help them obtain and maintain permanent housing, providing outreach services to their caseload and operating within the Agency's team model to foster open communication, support, and accountability among colleagues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a mental health-related treatment program
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle for work purposes

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Psychology, Social Work, etc.) preferred
• MAP Certified preferred
• Bi-Lingual applicants encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Helps develop client treatment plans
• Initiate contact with participants and engages participants in gathering housing history
• Works in developing a focused strategy for each person or family as it relates to self-sufficiency, permanent housing, and strengthening economic stability
• Assists participants in finding appropriate housing
• Provides tenant education regarding rental and landlord responsibilities
• Provides constant open communication with landlords, building trusting relationships to ensure longevity in permanent housing placements

Benefits

• Dental
• Health
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Earned vacation time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED