Housing Services Specialist

Sentara; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Housing Services Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals facing housing insecurity. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of community members by providing essential information and assistance for securing affordable housing options. With a focus on collaboration and community outreach, you'll work within a supportive team to help those in need navigate the complexities of housing resources. If you're passionate about making an impact in healthcare and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in community outreach or customer service required.
• Experience assisting older adults and persons with disabilities for housing.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with housing searches and applications for subsidized housing.
• Manage a caseload with timely communication and coordination.

Skills

Community Outreach

Customer Service

Housing Assistance

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Glen Allen, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health Plans is recruiting for a Housing Services Specialist- Remote in Glen Allen/Richmond, VA!

Status: Full-Time,permanent position (40 hours)

Standard working hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm EST, M-F

Location: This position can work remotely in Glen Allen/Richmond, VA. Travel approx 1-2x a week up to a max of 1 hour driving distance in Central VA but mainly in Richmond.

Job responsibilities:

• Part of the Social Determinants of Health Team (comprised of Housing Services Specialists and Social Workers)

• The Housing Services Specialist assists with housing searches for members who are housing insecure or experiencing homelessness.

• Work involves providing information and assistance to help members find low-income housing options and guidance to apply for subsidized housing.

• Coordinates with other staff to assist members transitioning from nursing facilities to the community.

• Property visits and community networking to maintain a thorough knowledge of housing and supportive resources.

• Manages a caseload through coordination and timely communication with members, staff and service providers.

• Duties are performed both remotely and in the field throughout the Central region of Virginia.

Education:

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure:

• None required

Experience:

• 1 - 3 years' experience in community outreach or customer service REQUIRED.

• 1 - 3 years' experience in assisting older adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to secure accessible, affordable housing REQUIRED.

• 1 - 3 years' experience working with low income housing providers to develop accessible and affordable housing for older adults, elderly, and persons with disabilities REQUIRED.

• Knowledge of subsidized housing and landlord/tenant rights preferred

• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the Cardinal Care population

Sentara Health Plans provides health plan coverage to close to one million members in Virginia. We offer a full suite of commercial products including employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, as well as Individual & Family Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programs and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees.

Our quality provider network features a robust provider network, including specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals.

We offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services-all to help our members improve their health.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-79443

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

* Medical, Dental, Vision plans

* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

* Emergency Backup Care

* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

* Life Insurance

* 401k/403B with Employer Match

* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

*Pet Insurance
*Legal Resources Plan
*Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.