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

Jubilee Association of Maryland Kensington, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

Position Title: Housing Support Specialist

Supervised by: Senior Housing Support Manager

Classification: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

Starting Salary: $72,000

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 check-ins and yearly evaluations.
Support clients in identifying housing options, searching for available housing, scheduling, and facilitating tours, and processing required paperwork.
Implement the Jubilee step-by-step housing Move-in Guide to assist people with the move-in/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.
Support clients completing housing applications, including gathering required documentation, completing forms, and completing follow up to ensure the application is processed. As needed, request reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act and apply for/process housing vouchers.
Assist with applications for utility assistance, rental assistance, and other benefits related to improving housing affordability.
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 housing-related 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.
Data Quality. Ensure Jubilee data systems (e.g., Therap, iCare, Face Sheets, , spreadsheets) are kept up to date with current contact and other information for the people on your caseload and their families.
Documentation. Document services provided and progress on person centered housing goals according to Jubilee's policies.
Organizational Participation. Regularly attend team meetings, all-staff 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.
Advanced reasoning abilities and good judgment.
Advanced written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills. The use of person-first language and thinking is essential.
Excellent organizational/time-management 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, self-determination, community, justice, ethical practices, and spiritual care
DDA-required 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 of 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.

All employees must be fully vaccinated before starting work.

About Jubilee. Jubilee Association of Maryland is a faith-based nonprofit that provides opportunities and support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live in and enrich their community while fulfilling their personal, family, social, and spiritual needs. Jubilee was started by Hyattsville Mennonite Church in 1978 as part of the movement to bring people with intellectual disabilities out of segregated institutions and into the community. Since then, Jubilee has grown to be a leader in person-centered disability services, currently supporting over 1860 people in their communities across Montgomery County, Maryland. The organization has a staff of 400 and an annual budget of more than $30 million. Through partnerships, innovation, and attentive care, Jubilee is a leader in providing the highest quality services and helping its clients demonstrate the power of inclusion. Learn more at

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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