What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Stabilization Worker position at High Point & SEMCOA Job Board?
House Placement Specialist - $1,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible
Program & Location: Fall River Scattered Site/ Fall River
Education: High School Diploma/ GED
Pay Range: $19 - $23 per hour (Education & experience dependent)
Status: Full Time Monday-Friday
Shift: 4 days would be 8am-4:30pm and one day would be 10am-6:30pm
Travel Required w/ Mileage Reimbursement
Valid Driver's License (>5 years)
$1,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long & short term disability
- Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
- 403b - Retirement
- FSA & DCA
- PFML
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonuses & Referral
- Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
- Company paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's
- Free meals at select programs (when available)
- Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
About Us
SEMCOA's (Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy) mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting. SEMCOA operates four emergency assistance family shelters that provide supportive services to families and assist them with securing permanent housing. SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs. Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro Taunton Healthy Families programs.
House Placement Specialist Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- An understanding of the relationship between substance use, domestic violence, mental health issues and homelessness
House Placement Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain participant confidentiality
- Develop cooperative working relationships with landlords where families are residing and for future tenant opportunities
- Maintain contact with participants in accordance with DHCD requirements
- Develop economic stability plans and long term housing strategies with participants
- Identify, coordinate, and advocate for appropriate support services for all members of the family
- Help mitigate behavioral issues that would affect family’s ability to sustain housing
- Develop and modify monthly service plans for ongoing family needs
- Assist families in maximizing income and obtaining employment whenever possible
- Assist in scheduling supportive services for participants related to job training and skills training
- Aid families in compliance with lease requirements
- Advocate for participant to help maintain permanent housing placement
- Maintain thorough knowledge of public and private resources in the community
- Strengthen current and create new partnerships with community resources to ensure that the families develop the skills needed to sustain housing
- Understand and comply with ETO/HMIS reporting requirements
- Work and communicate with participant’s Case Manager regarding families progress and address barriers to obtaining housing
- Ensure families’ safety and well-being. Report all concerns/suspicions to supervisor
- Have thorough knowledge of 51A filing and company procedure
- Utilize universal/standard precautions at all times
- Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of participants
House Placement Specialist Qualifications
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or relevant work and/or life experience
- Experience working with low income families of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Must provide transportation to families in own vehicle, must have ability to meet company standards of driving record and licensure.
Salary : $19 - $23
