Rapid Rehousing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Rapid Rehousing Specialist

Program: Domestic Violence Services

Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

The Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Specialist connects domestic violence survivors to safe, affordable permanent housing options in the community and provides trauma-informed, client centered supportive services and referrals. They are part of the DVS Housing Team.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Client Services:

• Provide trauma-informed safety planning and the full range of supportive services, including referrals, to DV survivors.
• Develop housing goal plans with survivors engaged in DVS services.
• Connect survivors to safe, affordable permanent housing (PH) options. Coordinate rental assistance. Continue to provide supportive services to survivors receiving rental assistance in PH.
• Apply techniques and learnings gained through professional development including trauma-informed care, family-centered coaching, continued DV education, and others.

Advocacy:

• 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.
• Build relationships with landlords and rental companies to build pathways to housing for DV survivors.

Teamwork/Collaboration:

• Member of the DVS Housing Team, which coordinates the continuum of housing options.
• Attend Housing Team meetings assigned.
• Assist with weekend/holiday on-call coverage by DVS policies.

Accountability/Compliance:

• Monitor team compliance with CoC and HUD policy standards
• Maintain client files and data per DVS, CoC, and HUD requirements accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform apartment/home inspections per CoC/HUD guidelines
• Fulfill reporting requirements by guidelines set by DVS and funding sources
• Complete 10 hours of continuing education in DV and victims’ services annually
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

*Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 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.

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We value our team by uniting our employees with our mission. We offer a strong purpose with compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered: 

• 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 

Statement of Commitment to Accountability

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County is committed to providing and maintaining a culture of accountability at every site, every day, and in every word, action, and program delivered by each employee.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

As an employer, CAP complies with the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)  and follows the applicable procedures ensuring employees are provided with the rights, protections, and reasonable accommodation required by law.