Housing Support Specialist 1 - Supportive Housing for Families (Waterbury)
About The Position
The Supportive Housing for Families program is a child welfare program providing intensive case management, vocational supports, and temporary housing subsidies to families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in order to support the achievement of family reunification and/or prevent the removal of children. The Housing Support Specialist 1 reports to the Assistant Director of Housing Services and is responsible for conducting statewide apartment inspections and searches for clients. The Housing Support Specialist 1 will complete initial, interim, annual and exit inspections, develop and maintain a database of housing resources and provide housing advocacy as needed. The Housing Support Specialist 1 tracks inspections, assists clients in the lease-up process and ensures that all potential units meet Housing Quality Standards. Working within our Family & Child Services, the Housing Specialist works with the Supportive Housing for Families staff to provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or Nan McKay Certification
- 2+ years relevant experience
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.
Responsibilities
- Conducting statewide apartment inspections
- Searching for clients
- Complete initial, interim, annual and exit inspections
- Develop and maintain a database of housing resources
- Provide housing advocacy as needed
- Track inspections
- Assist clients in the lease-up process
- Ensure that all potential units meet Housing Quality Standards
- Provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
