- Professional
- Office in Lancaster
JOB SUMMARY
Position Title: Transitional Housing-Rapid Rehousing Specialist
Program: Domestic Violence Services
Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
The Transitional Housing-Rapid Rehousing (TH-RRH) Advocate coordinates crisis/emergency housing and connection to safe, affordable permanent housing for domestic violence survivors. The Advocate will provide trauma-informed, client-centered supportive services and referrals.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Client Services:
- Coordinate entry of DV survivors experiencing homelessness to TH/crisis housing units.
- Provide trauma-informed safety planning, supportive services, and referrals to survivors.
- Assist survivors to develop housing and economic goal plans (service plans) in preparation for their move to permanent housing.
- Connect survivors to safe, affordable permanent housing options.
- Continue to provide supportive services to survivors receiving RRH rental assistance.
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.
Teamwork/Collaboration:
- Member of the DVS Housing Team, which coordinates the continuum of housing options.
- Attend community housing-related meetings as assigned.
- Assist with weekend/holiday on-call transitional housing coverage per DVS policies.
TH Site Management
- Coordinate and monitor DVS TH rental units.
- Perform apartment inspections per CoC/HUD guidelines.
- Perform periodic apartment checks for compliance with program guidelines.
- Ensure apartments are adequately furnished and equipped for occupancy.
Accountability/Compliance:
- Coordinate and submit RRH/permanent rental assistance requests.
- Maintain client files and data per agency and funder requirements.
- Review and maintain up to date TH-RRH policies and procedures.
- Fulfill reporting requirements per guidelines set by the agency and funders.
*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.
**Please see attached for full job description**
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
Equal Employment Opportunity
CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans 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 will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
