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

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.

Why Join CHR?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support: 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.
• Career Development: 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.
• Wellness Program: 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.
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

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.