Under the supervision of a leadership team member, the Housing Specialist (State Housing Vouchers) will be responsible for all voucher administration and program compliance phases. This includes program participant eligibility, inspections (Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and NSPIRE), participant and landlord engagement, and data entry. The Housing Specialist is responsible for providing supervision of the youth both on-site and at off-site activities, case management, group facilitation, youth assessments, crisis phone counseling, client data collection, documentation, file maintenance, reporting maintenance issues, and ensuring that the program is facilitated in a manner that meets Urban Peak’s mission. The housing specialist will work with youth at the shelter or a housing program. Urban Peak serves a wide variety of youth in shelters and/or housing that are experiencing homelessness. The continuum of needs ranges from high-functioning youth to youth with severe behavioral health concerns. This position will ensure that interactions, interventions, and environments at Urban Peak are trauma-informed and emphasize the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff. The SHV will report to the Housing Director and the Division of Housing (DOH).

Who You Are:

What You Will Do:

The job duties of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

All Case Manager positions will be responsible for performing the general work duties listed:

Milieu Supervision

Documentation

Intakes & Assessments

In addition to being responsible for the general work duties listed above, the Housing Specialist may also:

Provide case management and individual and family counseling of the minor (age 15 through 17) clients.

What We Offer:

Salary: $ 26.28 / HourShift Schedule: Monday - Fridays 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans - Buy-up plans availableVision PlanFlexible Spending Plan – Health & Dependent CareAccident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary PlanEmployer paid Basic Life and AD&DEmployee Voluntary Life InsuranceEmployer paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityColorado Paid Famli Leave Private Plan – Employee / Employer Split @ 50%403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency MatchEmployer paid RTD Eco Pass10 Paid Holidays48 hours Paid Sick Time 120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basisRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSecond Language pay differentialStaff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

Who We Are:

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 12 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support, they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets.

Urban Peak provides numerous programs and services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development to assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off the streets. Services include street outreach, a 136-bed shelter for youth ages 12 through 24, daytime drop-in services, supportive housing, education and employment services, case management, life skills courses, behavioral health evaluations, meals and more. The youth served at the shelter come from a variety of backgrounds, and we strive to be a safe community for all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, class, educational background, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability status.

Urban Peak embraces diversity and considers all qualified candidates that have an interest in the non-profit sector. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, HIV/AIDS status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage all candidates to apply.