Bilingual Housing Support Specialist Ii: Rrh

2 weeks ago

New Britain, Connecticut, United States Community Health Resources (CHR) Full time

JOB TITLE:
Bilingual Housing Support Specialist II

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS:
M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION:
RRH & Homeless Diversion, New Britain, CT

PC#: 1961

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

RRH helps link families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness to resources and housing.

RRH also provides ongoing housing stabilization supports for up to 12 months to individuals and families housed through the program.

Head of Household (HOH) or individual must be homeless (on the streets, in emergency shelter or fleeing DV). Referrals come from Greater Hartford or Central Connecticut Coordinated Access Network (through 211).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Acts as an entry point for homeless individuals and families in Central CT to access housing resources through the CAN
  • Provides individualized interviews to assist with diverting individuals and families from having to utilize emergency shelter and/or homelessness.
  • Provide direct case management such as establishing rapport with clients, writing comprehensive treatment plans (as needed and required), provides direct skill teaching, advocacy and 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 access to the program.
  • 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.
  • Communicates effectively and thoroughly with clients in both Spanish and English, as needed.
  • Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in Human Services preferred.

Experience: 2 years' experience working with homeless population or family's dependent on specific position. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Valid driver's license. CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire desired.

WHY CHR:

Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row

Generous paid time off, including your birthday

403b Retirement Plan contributions

Competitive insurance premiums
Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well

Education and licensure reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program

Career development
Internal career fairs
- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals

Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide)

Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs

Robust wellness program
Annual wellness stipend

3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program

FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more) for you and up to 5 family members

Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more

Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency

Employee-lead resource groups

Leadership luncheons with our CEO

Join any one of our agency committees

Stay informed with frequent updates
Weekly video messages directly from our CEO

Monthly newsletters

And much, much more

COMPENSATION:

$20.6586/hr min to $30.9878/hr max, dependent 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)

**CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethn

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