Rapid Rehousing Specialist - Shelton, United States - BHcare Inc.

Description

Job Details

Job Location
1000 Bridgeport Avenue, 3rd floor, Shelton, CT - Shelton, CT

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Salary Range
$ $30.36 Hourly

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

Rapid Rehousing Specialist

Position Summary: To provide rapid rehousing (RRH) advocacy and case management services to survivors/victims of domestic violence and/or human trafficking. Case management, using a housing first approach, will include trauma-informed, survivor-centered methods to housing stabilization, rebuilding self-esteem, developing essential life skills, and establishing financial independence by supporting clients' goals to increase income and self-sufficiency.

Accountable and responsible for the following results:

• Complete coordinated intakes, assessments, and screenings to determine housing eligibility based on HUD and Connecticut State Department of Housing (DOH) guidelines.
• Complete survivor-centered, strengths-based housing plans that identify barriers to housing and set a path to housing stability; reviewed and updated monthly.
• Support in designing and implementing safety plans and housing risk assessments
• Conduct visits in the home/community, at a minimum of once per month, with each survivor enrolled in the program. Follow organizational protocols for at home visits.
• Provide case management services focused on increasing income, access long-term housing subsidies, establish and/or expand family and community-based supports, and assist in increasing access to mainstream services.
• Foster relationships within the homeless service system.
• Provide regular update to department staff on status of RRH availability.
• Assist in program development and quality assurance activities as directed by CCADV Director of Housing Advocacy.
• Assist survivors with locating available housing units, the leasing process, landlord mediation, and tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
• Work with survivors to increase income, ensure health insurance coverage, and support efforts to secure employment.
• Submit requests for rental payments for survivors enrolled in the RRH program.
• Other duties as assigned.

DOCUMENTATION

• Maintain accurate and up to date files and records to include required documentation and confidential case management notes.
• Submit timesheets and personnel activity reports (PARs) monthly to CCADV
• Submit annual report to CCADV 30 days after the grant end date.
• Document all client and program data into ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) system within 48 hours of contact.
• Compile data for required reports (i.e. ETO, RRH HMIS) quarterly and send to CCADV
• Complete program narrative for reports per funder requirements.
• Required to use own vehicle on company business or to transport clients
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Attend meetings (CAN, etc.)
• Participate in the annual Point-in-Time count
• Attend monthly RRH TA sessions
• Participate in the RRH Case Conference team meetings
• Attend CCADV trainings and workshops related to housing
• Maintain DV certification by receiving not less than six hours of in-service training in issues related to working with survivors of domestic violence / human trafficking
• May perform other assignments and duties as assigned

BHcare

Caring for our community through all stages of life.

Who We Are

BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.

We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.

Why BHcare?

Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits to full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:

• Flexible work schedule
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and 9 holidays)
• Health & Dental insurance
• Dependent care accounts
• Medical flexible spending accounts
• Paid family leave
• LTD & Disability coverage
• Life & AD&D
• Supplemental insurance including STD, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Staff events and activities

Qualifications

Must be able to attend required training during first week of employment, which is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Bachelor's Degree required;
• Two years Advocacy and/or direct service experience working with survivors of domestic violence in a community-based setting preferred;
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) reading writing and speaking preferred; Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients to provide crisis intervention, case management, resource and referral supports. Knowledge of community resources
• Comprehensive working knowledge of safety planning and survivor-centered advocacy as it relates to domestic violence survivors
• Ability to maintain service records, complete records accurately and submit in a timely fashion in accordance with CCADV Program Standards.
• Willingness to learn how to navigate multiple systems including housing, health, employment, substance use disorder treatment and government benefits.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, within the DV system and with outside providers, to develop creative solutions to difficult challenges.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365. Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR).
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization's auto insurance plan.

LICENSURE /CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/ First Aid certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the certified domestic violence counselor per CGS 52-146k before providing direct service to clients, followed with six-hour recertification yearly.