Housing Support Specialist II: HERO (Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids)- Region 4- 7125

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JOB TITLE: Housing Support Specialist II

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM, Flexible

PROGRAM/LOCATION: HERO (Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids)- Region 4; Manchester, CT

*this role provides services in Manchester, Hartford, New Britian, Enfield, Bristol and Bloomfield

PC#: 3016

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: HERO (Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids)

The HERO Program (Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids) is a DMHAS-led initiative funded by the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee (OSAC), aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). The program provides housing subsidies and intensive case management to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability who are at risk of opioid overdose or transitioning out of recovery or treatment programs. HERO staff offer flexible, community-based support, including pre-tenancy services such as housing searches and application assistance, followed by weekly case management—minimum monthly in-home visits—to help participants stabilize in housing and build strong recovery support networks.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Housing Support Specialist II

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management such as establishing rapport with clients, completing housing stabilization 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 in completing applications for, Husky, Social Security, State Supplements and other entitlements.
• 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.
• 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.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$20.96/hr min-$31.4526/hr max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, positions less than 40 hours this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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