Supportive Housing Specialist : Manchester Supportive Housing- 7119

CHR Career•Manchester, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides funding for leased permanent housing and supportive services to individuals who are homeless and have mental health disabilities. The Supportive Housing Specialist will provide targeted case management, including establishing rapport with clients, writing comprehensive treatment plans, providing counseling and support, direct skill teaching, advocacy, and assistance in obtaining/maintaining benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, and transportation. Responsibilities also include maintaining family and natural supports, networking with homeless service providers, liaising with landlords, and providing overall case coordination. The role involves assisting clients in understanding federal/state guidelines for rental subsidies, tenant rights and responsibilities, and basic housing law, as well as conducting outcome surveys. Maintaining documentation in compliance with agency and program standards and participating in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other assigned meetings are also key duties. Additional duties may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in human services or equivalent education and experience
2 years experience working with the dually diagnosed (mentally ill, substance abuse)
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

Responsibilities

Provide targeted case management such as establishing rapport with clients, writing comprehensive treatment plans, provides counseling and support, providing direct skill teaching, advocacy and assistance in obtaining/maintaining benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, transportation etc.
Maintain family and natural supports as well as other collateral contacts to ensure quality client- centered care with duties such as assessing and involving natural supports in the treatment process, networking with homeless service providers, liaison with landlords and provide overall case coordination.
Assists in understanding federal/state guidelines for rental subsidies, tenant rights responsibility as well as basic understanding of housing law as well as conduct outcome surveys as required
Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.

Benefits

Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Competitive 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 our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.