What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSH Housing Specialist position at Valley Community Services Board?
Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) is looking for a Housing Specialist to join our Permanent Supportive Housing team! Under the direction of the Community Based Services Supervisor the PSH Housing Specialist provides a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor Permanent Supportive Housing programs for individuals and families, performs direct client services, and compiles related documentation.
Work involves orienting all eligible participants to the program and providing housing search and housing stabilization to promote participants' housing stability, integration into the community, and long-term independent housing opportunities; performing administrative tasks involved in the review and maintenance of a caseload of program participants. The principal duties are performed both in a general office environment and in the field and community where program participants reside.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Incentive pay available.
- Health insurance as low as $21.16/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
- Sign-on bonus of $2,500, paid in 2 installments.
- 14 paid holidays.
- Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
- Professional development assistance provided at no cost.
- Salary starting at $46,008.53.
Essential Functions
- Consumer assessment
- Participation in development of the consumer's service plan
- Referrals, linkage, and coordination of services
- Provide followup services to participants in maintaing their homes by providing periodic in-home visits; this includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem solving, and identification of resources to assist with reintegration of participants in the community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a bachelor's degree
- A minimum of one year of experience working in community resources field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Housing experience that involves developing, conducting, and approving assessments and housing focused service plans
- Knowledge of housing first principles, and PSH basics.
Salary : $46,009
