Supportive Housing Specialist : Next Steps- 6859

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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

PC#:                                      2017

ABOUT THE POSITION: Supportive Housing Specialist

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? 

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities! 

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility) 

COMPENSATION*:        

$19.28/hr minimum-$26.9735/hr maximum

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)   

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!