Job Summary: Provide housing retention services to individuals who are HIV+ and homeless, at high risk of being homeless, or unstably housed. Assist the target population to establish and maintain housing stability and develop the skills needed to remain in stable housing and live independently. Foster an environment that assists clients to engage and maintain medical care. Services include but are not limited to facilitation of financial assistance, skill building, and coordination of services.
Major Activities:
1.Incorporate best practices regarding confidentiality into all job duties and communications in accordance with HIPAA, Article 27-F, Alliance for Positive Health policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
2.Work with the other members of an interdisciplinary team to engage clients in care, treatment and support services.
3.Coordination with the Program Assistant on data and handling of checks to landlords
4.Provide individual educational sessions to develop identified gaps in health and independent living skills including, but not limited to landlord/tenant negotiation, self-advocacy, budgeting and life skills.
5.Maintain accurate records in accordance with funder requirements and agency protocols. Conduct Housing Risk Assessments, HUD Inspections, Eligibility Verification, and other required documentation on a pre-determined schedule.
6.Assure client access to applicable financial assistance to maintain housing stability. Assist client with application process and ongoing documentation needs for rent and utility assistance, and other subsidies. Assist clients with proactive planning to maintain housing.
7.Work with the other members of an interdisciplinary team to engage clients in care, treatment and support services.
8.Conduct program promotion and client recruitment outreach to ensure program deliverables are met. As applicable, provide information and technical assistance to agency staff and other providers on financial assistance eligibility, availability, and processes.
9.Must conduct monthly home visits to observe client household living situations, address challenges and support safe, supportive and sustainable housing
10.Incorporate the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, as applicable, into all aspects of programming.
11.Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services preferred or related field with 1-2 years’ case management experience.
•Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and have independent means of transportation fortravel throughout catchment area.
•Ability to work flexible hours if needed, to increase access to services.
Employment Classification: Full-time 37.5 hours per week; Nonexempt; $20.50-$21.50/hour dependent on experience.
Added Perks for our employees:
- 403(b) with employer contributions
- Free employee Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee assistance program
- Free Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid HOLIDAYS
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hybrid remote work environment (after successfully completing introductory period)
- Diverse and accepting atmosphere
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
