Housing Support Specialist II: Healthy Homes- 6993

Community Health Resources•Manchester, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Healthy Homes program, which is a rapid rehousing and scattered site housing program for individuals living with HIV or AIDS. The role involves providing direct case management, assisting clients with applications for benefits and services, linking them to resources, and advocating for their needs. The program aims to help clients obtain and maintain housing, benefits, and essential services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, concentration in Human Services preferred.
2 years’ experience working with homeless population or families dependent on specific position.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

Responsibilities

Provide direct case management including establishing rapport, writing treatment plans, teaching skills, and providing advocacy and assistance with benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, and 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 and provide conflict resolution.
Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
Provide Outreach/Community Education.
Act as a liaison with homeless service providers, Coordinated Access networks, DCF, domestic violence service providers, CHR providers, and courts to provide program information.
Maintain awareness of the program within the community.
Assist in understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, and basic housing law.
Conduct outcome surveys as required.
Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other assigned meetings.
Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Competitive health insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring a brand-new Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun wellness activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events.
Employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
Participation in leadership luncheons with the CEO and various agency committees.
Weekly video updates from the CEO and monthly newsletters.