Transitional Housing Specialist

4 weeks ago

Tinley Park, United States Crisis Center for South Suburbia Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources


The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.

Today, the Crisis Center for South Suburbia operates a 54-bed emergency shelter and has an annual impact on the lives of more than 10,000 people. With a staff of more than 85 employees and a budget of over seven million dollars, the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicagos south suburban communities.

Job Title: Transitional Housing Specialist |
Program: Transitional Housing Services |
Reports to: Director of Housing Services |
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Occasional Evenings & Weekends

| SUMMARY: Coordinate and assure continuity of services necessary for a clients success in the Transitional Housing Program through case management and counseling. Provide assessment, monitoring, planning, linkage and advocacy for the most appropriate services for clients enrolled. Effectively maintain and manage assigned caseload contingent on needs, strengths, and abilities of the client served. Adheres to all agency and grant requirements. |
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Services:
  1. Provide long term services for clients through weekly case management and counseling sessions.
  2. Implement effective, realistic, and individualized service plans; monitor clients progress towards identified goals; complete client evaluations.
  3. Assist clients in life skills (budgeting, nutrition, opening bank accounts, etc.); assist clients with obtaining employment and increased income; transportation; facilitate clients with daycare/school registration; develop plans for permanent housing.
  4. Provide accurate and consistent referral services; maintain knowledge of community and social service resources; provide advocacy as needed.
  5. Oversee initial startup and continued maintenance needs of apartments; communicate with landlord re: lease, repairs, tenants, keys, etc.; maintain inventory of items used and needed by the Transitional Housing Program; clean, setup and stock apartments; coordinate clients moving into apartments.
  6. Co-facilitate weekly residential housing group; assist residential clients with the transitional housing intake process.
  7. Collaborate with CCSS program staff to obtain referrals for the TH program.
  8. Complete housing assessments and intakes with all new TH clients.
  9. Complete all client rent calculations and appropriate documentation for all assigned TH clients.
  10. Work with clients to determine how long they will need housing in the TH program and on a mutually agreed upon exit date.
  11. Assist clients with permanent housing search prior to exit from the TH program.
Program Specific Duties:

  1. Attend all mandatory training as required by applicable grants.
  2. Know and follow any and all grant requirements for the program including reporting, program goals, timelines, working with MOU partners.
General and Administrative:

1. Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of transitional client services and submission of paperwork within the agencys time frame.
2. Maintain client files and ensure their completion in accordance with internal and external auditing processes.
3. Participate in client staffing, Victim Services department meetings, supervision with the Transitional Housing Manager and other meetings and trainings as requested.
4. Successfully complete 40 hours of ILCADV domestic violence training; remain current in the field of domestic violence by attending in-services, workshops, etc. relevant to the field.
5. Follow all CCSS policies and procedures for client safety, confidentiality and services; work consistently and responsibly with staff, volunteers and interns; maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
6. Assist Director of Community Services in completion of Quarterly and Semi-Annual funder reports.
7. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Services.

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