Housing Support Specialist - Kensington, United States - Jubilee Association of Maryland

Jubilee Association of Maryland

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Kensington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Assigned Office Location:
Remote/in the field (3 days) and Jubilee Association of Maryland Office (2 days).

Position Summary. Jubilee is a leading provider of Housing Support Services for adults with intellectual disabilities in Maryland.

The Housing Support Specialist is a key member of a team of professionals who provide one-on-one services to help people identify and navigate housing opportunities, address or overcome barriers to housing, and secure and retain their own homes.

The Housing Support Specialist will directly serve clients and assist the Senior Housing Support Manager in advancing Jubilee's housing support program.

Responsibilities:

Provide Housing Support Services. Provide direct Housing Support Services to a caseload of up to 50 people in line with each participant's Person-Centered Plan, service authorization, and goals for where they want to live.

Services may include but are not limited to:

Housing Transition.
Conduct housing assessments and tenant screenings; collaboratively develop and revise Housing Plans; reassess housing needs and goals through monthly checkins and yearly evaluations.
Support clients in identifying housing options, searching for available housing, scheduling and facilitating tours, and processing required paperwork.
Implement the Jubilee stepbystep housing Movein Guide to assist people with the movein/transition process.
Housing Information and Assistance
Support clients to make the best choice of housing to promote independence, taking into consideration their needs and focusing always on their preferences, health, and safety.
Maintain frequent communication, including a monthly check in, with the client and members of their team to provide updates and information to support them in achieving their housing goals.
Tenancy Sustaining Services
Support clients to maintain their tenancy, including conducting tenant training on lease agreements.
Assist with monthly budget development and set up payment systems for rent, utilities, and other housingrelated expenses.
Work with landlords and maintenance teams to ensure proper maintenance is completed.
Complete housing recertifications and lease agreements on time.
Training and Professional Development. Complete and maintain all required training and certifications according to Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Jubilee requirements, and training specific to each person you support. Pursue additional professional development opportunities.
Documentation. Document services provided and progress on goals according to Jubilee's policies.
Organizational Participation. Regularly attend team meetings, allstaff meetings, and other meetings relevant to your work. Contribute to program evaluation and help set organizational priorities to ensure quality.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

GED or high school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred.
Two+ years of relevant experience, preferably with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Experience and knowledge related to affordable housing programs preferred.
Bilingual with written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish.
Advanced reasoning abilities and good judgment.
Advanced written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills. The use of personfirst language and thinking is essential.
Excellent organizational/timemanagement skills and attention to detail.
Strong technology skills to effectively use Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, and data systems.
Desire to work with and learn from people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities required.
Commitment to Jubilee's core values of respect and human dignity, selfdetermination, community, justice, ethical practices, and spiritual care
DDArequired certifications for the role of a Housing Support Specialist is a plus, but will be provided as needed.
Current U.S. driver's license and personal vehicle for site visits.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits including four weeks' vacation, health/dental/life/disability, student loan assistance, paid parental leave, retirement, $1,000 annual staff development fund, periodic reimbursement of vacation expenses, and much more.

Starting Salary:
$72,000

All employees must be fully vaccinated before starting work.

Jubilee Association of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, physical characteristics, veteran status, or religion.

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