Housing Support Specialist
About The Position
Provides housing placement services to consumers. Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. Responsible for administration of various rental subsidy programs (DMHAS, HUD, DCA, Section 8) including, but not limited to, file maintenance, building landlord relationships, providing tenant orientations, maintaining data on housing stock, monthly housing inspections and acting as liaison with tenant/landlord and Supportive Housing Connections. Provides housing and rental education to staff and consumers. Will provide in-person support services as needed and indicated by program contract commitments and needs. Assists with program development, implementation and evaluation. Annual Performance reporting for HUD contracts as required. Attend Continuum of Care and State level housing meetings Carries a small caseload to assist the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services field with 5 years of mental health experience required, or Master’s degree in human services field with 1 year of mental health experience in the provision of case management and/or residential services.
- Licensed or Certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides housing placement services to consumers.
- Administers various rental subsidy programs (DMHAS, HUD, DCA, Section 8) including file maintenance, building landlord relationships, providing tenant orientations, maintaining data on housing stock, monthly housing inspections, and acting as a liaison with tenant/landlord and Supportive Housing Connections.
- Provides housing and rental education to staff and consumers.
- Provides in-person support services as needed and indicated by program contract commitments and needs.
- Assists with program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Completes annual performance reporting for HUD contracts as required.
- Attends Continuum of Care and State level housing meetings.
- Carries a small caseload to assist the department.
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- 403(b) employer match with employee participation
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
