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PSH Housing Specialist

@ Valley Community Services Board
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Staunton, Virginia, United States
$46k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Housing search, Housing stabilization, Case management
Requirements Summary:High school diploma; at least 1 year in community resources; PSH knowledge; flexible, field and office work.
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Description

Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) is looking for a Housing Specialist to join our Permanent Supportive Housing team! Under the direction of the Permanent Supportive Housing Supervisor the PSH Housing Specialist provides a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor Permanent Supportive Housing programs for individuals and families, performs direct client services, and compiles related documentation.
Work involves orienting all eligible participants to the program and providing housing search and housing stabilization to promote participants' housing stability, integration into the community, and long-term independent housing opportunities; performing administrative tasks involved in the review and maintenance of a caseload of program participants. The principal duties are performed both in a general office environment and in the field and community where program participants reside.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Health insurance as low as $40/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
  • Sign-on bonus of $2,500.
  • 14 paid holidays.
  • Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
  • Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
  • Professional development assistance provided at no cost.
  • Salary starting at $46,008.53.

Essential Functions

  • Consumer assessment
  • Participation in development of the consumer's service plan
  • Referrals, linkage, and coordination of services
  • Provide follow-up services to participants in maintaining their homes by providing periodic in-home visits; this includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem solving, and identification of resources to assist with reintegration of participants in the community.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • A minimum of one year of experience working in community resources. Community resource experience must involve developing, conducting and approving assessments, and individual service/treatment plans, Housing First principles, and PSH basics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.

Summary

Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.