Raft Program Specialist - Worcester, United States - RCAP Solutions

RCAP Solutions
RCAP Solutions
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Worcester, United States

4 days ago

Mark Lane

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Description

RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition)
Program Specialist
Worcester, MA


Summary:

RCAP Solutions is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as the RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition) Program Specialist at our Client Resources Office in Worcester, MA.

The position will be our front-line contact person for clients that may be eligible for the RAFT Program.

The RAFT Program Specialist is responsible for assisting clients to access RAFT funds and then to manage the distribution of those funds.

The case management will require knowledge on a wide range of housing issues including but not limited to tenant and landlord issues, homelessness prevention, apartment search and tenancy preservation.


Responsibilities:


  • Work with the HCEC team (Housing Consumer Education Center) to determine client RAFT eligibility, along with working with RAFT eligible clients to access and manage benefits.
  • Provide housing program and services information and referral services to walkins, phone clients, and other.
  • Provide information and referral, brief counselling, or extended case management for clients in the following areas: Budgeting and credit repair, tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities, housing search, and other areas as needed.
  • Collaborate with other Client Resources team members in providing counselling and /or case management services.
  • Develop partnerships with internal and external providers to ensure comprehensive and seamless delivery of services.
  • Provide case management services to clients, maintaining ongoing relationships and follow up to ensure that they are connected to community supports and services.
  • Collect initial intake and assessment for presenting and surrounding needs to walkins, phone clients, and others seeking services.
  • Entry of client information into all relevant internal databases and the Cornerstone and Tracker and Counselor databases for our HCEC and RAFT programs.

Requirements:

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The schedule for this position is Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM


This position is onsite:

  • Experience with income, asset, and credit reviews.
  • Financial budgeting and reporting experience. Experience in Banking or Finance industry is a plus.
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
  • Experience in business and customer service; strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, database systems, etc.
  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • Experience assisting clients with housing and economic stabilization barriers.

Salary:
$19.62 per hour


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • 8 Hours
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person
, onsite


Salary:
$19.62 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Pay:
$19.62 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • 403(b)
  • 403(b)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

  • Adults
  • Older adults

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift

Work Location:
In person
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