Housing Support Specialist II: Homeless Diversion- 6582 chez CHR Health

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JOB TITLE:                               Housing Support Specialist II

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:            Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS:           Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION:       Homeless Diversion; Manchester, CT

PC#:                                         1770

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Homeless Diversion

The Homeless Diversion program is a proactive approach designed to prevent individuals and families from entering the emergency shelter system by helping them quickly identify safe, alternative housing solutions. Rather than placing someone into shelter, diversion focuses on resolving the immediate housing crisis through creative problem-solving, short-term financial assistance, conflict mediation, and connection to community resources. The goal is to support people in maintaining or securing stable housing; often with family, friends, or other temporary arrangements, while reducing the stress, cost, and disruption associated with homelessness.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Housing Support Specialist II

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct contacts such as establishing rapport with clients, completing housing stabilization plans (as needed and required), provides direct skill teaching, advocacy and linkage to assistance around obtaining/maintaining benefits, budgeting, treatment, medical services, employment, transportation etc.
• 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 the services available.
  • Maintain awareness of the program within the community.
• Assists in understanding tenant rights and responsibility as well as basic understanding of housing law as well as 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. 

Training:   Training in Motivational Interviewing preferred but not required.

Why Join CHR?

🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

🕒 Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

💰 Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

🎓 Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

📚 Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

💪 Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

🎤 Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

📢 Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

🌟 And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$20.6586/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. 

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of 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)

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!