Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist Job Category: Direct Service Requisition Number:

HOUSI006353 Full-Time On-site Adult Mental Health - Springfield

Springfield, MA 01109, USA Description The Center for Human Development,

(CHD) is seeking a Housing Specialist for our Adult Community Clinical

Services (ACCS), located in Springfield, MA. ACCS is funded through the

Department of Mental Health and is a multidisciplinary outreach approach

for persons served in need of psychiatric and other services living

independently in the community. This involves active engagement

including assertive outreach, consistent assessment and treatment

planning, skill building, symptom management, addiction treatment, and

behavioral and physical health monitoring and support. ACCS teams

include licensed clinicians, RNs, housing specialists, substance use

specialists, direct care staff, and peer/family specialists. The Team

works collaboratively to provide person-centered, evidence-based

services in support of Persons? treatment goals. The Housing Coordinator

with Adult Clinical Community Services (ACCS) participants to provide

services to obtain and maintain permanent housing. The Housing

Coordinator also provides outreach services to a caseload of

participants. S/he works within the Agency's team model, establishing

open communication, support, and accountability among co-workers. Job

Functions: Helps develop client treatment plans Initiate contact with

participants and engages participants in gathering housing history Works

in developing a focused strategy for each person or family as it relates

to self-sufficiency, permanent housing, and strengthening economic

stability Assists participants in finding appropriate housing Provides

tenant education regarding rental and landlord responsibilities Provides

constant open communication with landlords, building trusting

relationships to ensure longevity in permanent housing placements

Requirements High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree in

a related field (Psychology, Social Work, etc.) preferred 1 to 2 years

of experience in a mental health-related treatment program MAP Certified

preferred Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle for work purposes

Bi-Lingual applicants encouraged to apply Pay rate is \$21/hr. Take

advantage of a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health

and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid

holidays just to name a few. At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care

Finds A Way: The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad

range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to

promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people

in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a

policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent

in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. CONNECT WITH

OUR TEAM TODAY! If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait -

apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!