What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Counselor position at ActionAIDS?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Housing Counselor
Reports To : Housing Medical Case Manager (MCM) Coordinator
Department : Direct Services
Program : Division of HIV Health
Status : Full-time, Non-Exempt, eligible for benefits
This position is part of a new program that will develop and implement a new transitional housing and supportive services program aligned with Housing First principles for people with HIV in Philadelphia. Services include : housing counseling, housing MCM and placement in subsidized rental units in Philadelphia. The goals of this program are to 1) retain clients in HIV medical care in order to achieve viral suppression and 2) locate affordable and / or subsidized, permanent housing within 48 months. Persons currently experiencing homelessness and persons who are unstably housed will be prioritized for this program.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in human services OR three or more years of previous experience in providing housing counseling and services.
- Able to manage a caseload of 20 participants.
- Knowledge of Harm Reduction, Housing First and knowledge of trauma-informed care in the delivery of services.
- Ability to use a Coordinated Entry platform for housing applications.
- Knowledge of housing inspections prior to acquisition of housing and during residence of the housing unit.
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of different gender orientations, and sexual, racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Philadelphia resources in particular housing services, financial, and vocational resources.
- Thorough understanding of medical and psychosocial issues related to HIV infection, homelessness and poverty
- Flexibility in work hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Experience or willingness to acquire competency in financial counseling.
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required.
Basic Function :
Provide the full range of direct services to clients seeking assistance with housing that includes identifying housing, performing inspections and establishing ongoing contacts with a network of landlords including educating landlords on the rules and responsibilities of the program.
Specific Responsibilities :
Performance Standards :
The following performance standards are specific to this position. Meeting or exceeding these standards is an expectation of employment, as is compliance with all other organizational and departmental policies, procedures and expectations.
Position Available : Immediately
Action Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.