Housing Specialist at Hyacinth Foundation A New Jersey – Plainfield, New Jersey

This is a Part Time Position

· Under the supervision of the Regional Service Manager, performs duties relating to housing placement

Housing Support Specialist will work with clients in need of short-term housing or long-term housing and identify stable living for them

Work closely with the Housing Placement Specialist, providing support to PWH towards permanent stable living

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities

70%

Client Services

· Screen clients referred for (Housing Placement Assistance) HPA and identify individuals in need of housing assistance, using agency intake and assessment forms;

· Identify permanent housing for clients.

· Inspect apartments utilizing Hyacinth standard checklist;

· Assist clients with placement in transitional housing.

· Negotiate with landlords and provide complete assistance with lease and other documents.

· Documentation of baseline viral load, CD4 count, AIDS diagnosis and antiretroviral prescriptions for 100% of clients.

Conduct counseling sessions with clients pertaining to housing needs, options, and social service referrals.

Work closely with landlords and utility companies to ensure that service will not be interrupted.

Work with the Housing Ambassador of Middlesex County for the State’s Housing Collaborative.

Develop and implement outreach activities including networking with other community- based organizations, support groups, religious organizations, etc. Participate in outreach activities for high-risk groups.

Develop a database of work

15%

Reporting/Monitoring

Establish, maintain and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures. Ensure confidentiality of all records.

Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Coordinate availability of funding with Finance Department and Client Services Manager

Refer and advocate for client placement in permanent and transitional housing programs

Maintain and update client information in eCOMPAS and CAREWare

10%

Hyacinth representation/advocacy

Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferences

Maintain working relationships with other community providers

Observe established administrative procedures.

Provide written reports and maintain statistics as required

Represent the agency at community events, meeting and conferences

Attend and participate in staff training opportunities.

Adhere to Hyacinth policies and procedures including client confidentiality provisions

5%

Training and certifications

· Attend Middlesex County TGA Planning Council

· Participates in Middlesex COC monthly meetings

100% Total

Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree

Required Years of Related Experience: 1-3 years

· Social services/community services