What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenancy Support Specialist position at Phoenix Community Development Services?
SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION
Phoenix Community Development Services mission of “Turning Lives Around” reflects our long history of serving populations of individuals who have limited resources and support systems, including those have been homeless or who are currently facing homelessness who have mental health challenges and face financial burdens such as extremely low to zero income. Phoenix CDS is committed to providing comprehensive, supportive services to our most vulnerable citizens who face great challenges. Our primary goal is to end homelessness and provide the individuals, families and veterans we serve with a warm, safe place to live independently – and away from the dangers of the streets. We work with them to set and achieve goals, make healthy life choices, find employment, build skills, and become stable, self-sufficient members of society.
Visit our website for more company information: https://phoenixcds.org/.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The goal of the Tenancy Support Specialist is to support residents with maintaining housing and achieving housing stability. Individualized goals are developed by assessing and evaluating each resident and coordinating a strategy to overcoming barriers, creating plans and monitoring progress. The Tenancy Support Specialist will take a case management approach working with each participant.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Current and valid driver’s license.
- Must have the following: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a field related to mental health supportive services or serving individuals experiencing homelessness
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of various clinical criteria related to issues confronting our consumers (i.e. mental health, substance abuse, housing)
- Knowledge of local service provider network (i.e. substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment readiness services)
- Use Rules of Professional Ethics, Regulations and Confidentiality and apply to daily work situations.
- Basic knowledge of Windows office systems such as Word, Excel and Outlook
PERKS
- Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving outcomes for individuals served
- DAYTIME position Monday - Friday
- Direct contacts with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses
- Interdisciplinary team approach
BENEFITS
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Pre-tax Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- 403b plan with investment options and company match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Pay for Performance Bonus Program
WORK CONDITIONS
- The Tenancy Support Specialist has a designated office space but is expected to spend majority of day in the community serving consumers.
- Expect to interact with staff and consumers to provide activities related to work such as conducting meetings as well as workshops
- May require prolonged sitting or standing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
