What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Support Specialist. position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton?
About the Organization
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include : generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.
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Req Number
DIR-24-00005
Location
BHS - Steinert Ave. (Hamilton, NJ)
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Openings
Category
Direct Care - Residential
Description
JOB SUMMARY : Housing Support Specialist reports to Program Supervisor. Specialist provides services in which values consumer choice and promotes community integration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
I. In accordance with performance to work expectations provided by program supervisor / director and or designee coupled with being documented in agency general performance appraisal, core competencies, goals and objectives and Community Residential Standards the Housing Support Specialist is responsible for the following :
- Direct services are individualized to the needs of consumers served (serious and persistent mentally ill individuals with co- occurring substance abuse diagnosis and developmental disabilities).
- Coordination of rehabilitation services based upon individuals person centered goals.
- Productivity benchmarks and documentation are customary and usual expectations as a housing support specialist assigned to caseload.
II. Housing Specialist participate in the On-call rotation (telephonic support).
III. Successfully Completes In House Residential Skill Core Competency Self Test, CPR / First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention Course and Residential and Agency Required Essential Learning Courses and Post Test [within 30 to 90 days of hire based on area of competency need].
IV. Proactive Participation in Continuous Quality Improvement Process in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures.
Other related duties as assigned by program leadership for the well being of consumer residents served and our commitment to program excellence.
Position Requirements
Position Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human services, psychology, social work discipline. Valid Driver's License.
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Weekly Work Hours
40 hrs / week
Proposed Salary
40,000 / year (plus $25 / day as scheduled additional rates)
Schedule
9am- 5pm
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $25
