Supportive Housing Specialist : Next Steps

Supportive Housing Specialist

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Job Title: Supportive Housing Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, flexible 7AM-6PM

Program/Location: Next Steps, Manchester, CT

About the Position: Supportive Housing Specialist

Duties & 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.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in human services or equivalent education and experience

Experience: 2 years experience working with the dually diagnosed (mentally ill, substance abuse)

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license. CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

Compensation*: $19.28/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!