Housing Stabilization Specialist

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

15h

About The Position

Join a dedicated team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Housing Stabilization Specialist. This position offers an exciting opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals living with a wide range of behavioral health and/or developmental conditions who are homeless, have past incarcerations, may live in group homes, and/or have frequent psychiatric hospitalizations . You will be offered excellent benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System. Embrace a culture that values integrity and empathy while enjoying a solid work-life balance in your daily endeavors. Transform lives-apply today! Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, Office of Property and Resource Development, is committed to developing and managing safe, decent, affordable, and well-maintained housing for low and extremely low-income persons who are affected by mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorders. As a Housing Stabilization Specialist at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of individuals facing a wide range of behavioral health and/or developmental conditions who are homeless, have prior incarcerations, reside in group homes, or experience frequent psychiatric hospitalizations. In this position, you will collaborate with clients to identify their unique housing needs and assist them in navigating housing opportunities, including the creation of comprehensive housing plans. You will manage a caseload, provide in-home, housing-focused skill supports, ensuring your clients have the tools and resources necessary to secure stable, safe housing and achieve greater independence. This role is not just a job; it's a chance to make a profound impact in the community while fostering positive change.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Counseling.
One (1) year of case management experience, including housing resources for adults living with mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders.
Valid Driver's License for transporting clients as necessary.
Proficiency with various software and tools related to case management is essential, alongside solid documentation skills for maintaining accurate records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with landlords and community partners.

Responsibilities

collaborate with clients to identify their unique housing needs
assist them in navigating housing opportunities, including the creation of comprehensive housing plans
manage a caseload
provide in-home, housing-focused skill supports
ensuring your clients have the tools and resources necessary to secure stable, safe housing and achieve greater independence