TH-Rapid Rehousing Specialist

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc • Lancaster Township, PA

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About The Position

The Transitional Housing-Rapid Rehousing (TH-RRH) Advocate coordinates crisis/emergency housing and connection to safe, affordable permanent housing for domestic violence survivors. The Advocate will provide trauma-informed, client-centered supportive services and referrals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the social services or related field is preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience working with housing services is required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate entry of DV survivors experiencing homelessness to TH/crisis housing units.
• Provide trauma-informed safety planning, supportive services, and referrals to survivors.
• Assist survivors to develop housing and economic goal plans (service plans) in preparation for their move to permanent housing.
• Connect survivors to safe, affordable permanent housing options.
• Continue to provide supportive services to survivors receiving RRH rental assistance.
• Identify and communicate systemic barriers and challenges to housing access for DV survivors.
• Perform individual and systems advocacy with landlords, rental companies and related housing partners on behalf of DV survivors.
• Member of the DVS Housing Team, which coordinates the continuum of housing options.
• Attend community housing-related meetings as assigned.
• Assist with weekend/holiday on-call transitional housing coverage per DVS policies.
• Coordinate and monitor DVS TH rental units.
• Perform apartment inspections per CoC/HUD guidelines.
• Perform periodic apartment checks for compliance with program guidelines.
• Ensure apartments are adequately furnished and equipped for occupancy.
• Coordinate and submit RRH/permanent rental assistance requests.
• Maintain client files and data per agency and funder requirements.
• Review and maintain up to date TH-RRH policies and procedures.
• Fulfill reporting requirements per guidelines set by the agency and funders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus, only offered to external candidates
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees