Housing Support Specialist II: Healthy Homes- 6993

Community Health Resources; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 23,821 - 33,927; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Resources is hiring a part-time Housing Support Specialist II in Manchester, CT. This role involves providing case management, client advocacy, and community education for families living with HIV or AIDS. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, two years of relevant experience, and maintain certified CPR/First-Aid. The position offers flexible hours, with compensation starting at $20.96 per hour, commensurate with experience, and promotes an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with homeless populations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management to clients.
• Assist clients with applications for various entitlements.
• Advocate for tenant rights with landlords.
• Conduct outreach and community education activities.

Skills

Client advocacy

Budgeting

Community education

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Title

Housing Support Specialist II

Employment Type

Part-time, 20 hours/week

Scheduled Hours

Flexible

Program / Location

Healthy Homes, Manchester, CT

PC#

2346

About the Program

Rapid rehousing and scattered site housing program for those living with HIV or AIDS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management such as establishing rapport with clients, writing comprehensive treatment plans (as needed and required), providing direct skill teaching, advocacy and assistance around obtaining/maintaining benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, transportation, etc.
• Assist clients in completing applications for Husky, Social Security, State Supplements and other entitlements.
  • Assist clients with access to job and vocational training.
  • Link clients to appropriate mental health and/or substance abuse counseling and DCF services.
  • Provide direct assistance in the form of security deposits and time limited rental assistance.
  • Advocate with landlords for tenant rights; provide conflict resolution as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Provides Outreach/Community Education
  • Liaison with homeless service providers.
  • Coordinated Access networks, DCF, domestic violence service providers, CHR providers and courts to provide information about access to the program.
  • Maintain awareness of the program within the community.
• Assists in understanding tenant rights and responsibilities as well as basic understanding of housing law and conducts outcome surveys as required.
• Maintains 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 required, concentration in Human Services preferred.
• Experience: 2 years’ experience working with homeless population or families dependent on specific position.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

Compensation

$20.96/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

EEO Statement

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.