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Housing Specialist WC

3 months ago

Chicago, United States Envision Unlimited Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.


Summary:

The Housing Specialist (HS) is a member of the interdisciplinary team working with clients who have been recently discharged from short- or long-term inpatient facilities. Some clients may present with co-occurring physical, developmental and/or substance abuse issues. The HS is responsible for assisting clients to find a safe, affordable and permanent living arrangement within the community of choice.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

  • Aid clients in applying for section 8 & other entitlements
  • Assist clients to sign up for “coordinated entry”
  • Assist clients to sign up for State Referral Network
  • Assess and apply for any other supportive housing programs (e.g. Mercy Housing, Heartland housing) that may have openings or waiting lists.
  • Contact landlords, building managers etc. for availability of units.
  • Identify and navigate affordable housing stock through relationship building with landlords and property management companies increase availability of units.
  • Work with case managers to take clients to view potential units and help with the move in to ensure a successful placement.
  • Provide brief, supportive, goal-directed counseling to assist with client decisions on housing matters and process change.
  • Facilitate development of lease and transfer of funds for security deposits.
  • Assist Program Director and Supervisor with program development tasks such as designing workflows and procedures manuals.
  • Collect and conduct data entry of client demographic data and outcome measures in the State’s system as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None


OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.


Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing, hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field. Will consider extensive experience in leu of degree. Three years of experience working within in the social service field, including internships, with two years working directly in the housing industry. Experience with clients with serious mental illness, substance abuse problems and medically complex needs a plus. Must be able to work with diverse populations with multi-faceted needs. Excellent written and oral communication skills needed, with demonstrated ability to engage clients. Efficient computer literacy skills and ability to utilize Microsoft Office. Valid driver’s license, with insured automobile to travel to multiple locations required. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

Participate in Tuition forgiveness program