Supported Housing Specialist

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision, life, long-term disability

403(b)

Generous PTO

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc. is seeking a Supported Housing Specialist to implement a Permanent Supportive Housing program for adults with serious mental illness.

The role involves partnering with housing authorities, social services, and landlords to create stable, affordable long-term housing through subsidies such as Section-8. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree (preferred), at least 1 year of relevant experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in the social sciences or human services field.
• 1 year of experience working with special needs populations; experience can be substituted for education.
• Flexibility to work on-call and respond to after-hours concerns and emergencies
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to utilize technology provided to perform job requirements
• Valid driver’s license, proof of automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Implement a Permanent Supportive Housing program to support adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Work collaboratively with local housing authorities, social service agencies, and landlords to develop and provide stable, affordable, long-term housing opportunities through subsidies such as Section-8.
• Manage a caseload of clients residing in Strafford County who receive program subsidies.
• Ensure compliance with background checks and program policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Technology proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping others live their bestpossible lives? Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling careeropportunity? Do you want to work for a company that is committed to supportingits employees as well as the people they serve? Then look no further becauseyou’ve found us!

Community Partners is seeking energetic, positive, upbeatprofessionals to join our team!

TheSupported Housing Specialist isresponsible for implementing a PermanentSupportive Housing program to support eligible adults with a serious andpersistent mental illness by working collaboratively with local housingauthorities, other social service agencies, and property owners/landlords todevelop and provide stable, affordable, and long-term independent housingopportunities through short and long-term subsidies such as Section-8 vouchersor other types of permanent housing. Works with a caseload of clients who reside in Strafford Countywho receive the Bridge's subsidy. These individuals may or may not bereceiving mental health services from community partners.

Our ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s degreepreferred, preferably in the social sciences or human services field.
• One yearexperience working with special needs populations; experience can besubstituted for formal education
• Ability to workflexible hours to provide on-call support and respond to after-hours concernsand emergencies
• Ability tocommunicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability toutilize technology provided to perform requirements of the job
• Valid driver’s license,proof of adequate automobile liability insurance and reliable transportationrequired

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental,vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 403 (b)
• Generous paid time off
• Supportive, collegial and flexible workenvironment

All candidates must pass a background check whichincludes, but is not limited to, criminal and driving records.

Community Partners, Strafford County’s premier behavioralhealth & developmental services provider, links people to the long-termsupports and services they need to live a full life in this community.