Housing Support Specialist 1 -… at The Connection · New Haven

Position: Housing Support Specialist 1

Program: Supportive Housing for Families

Location: New Haven

Salary: $24.04/hour

Schedule: FT/40 hours/1^st^ shift/Monday-Friday

HOUSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1 CAN EARN UP TO A

$1,500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE AT THE CONNECTION!!

Eligible candidates can earn up to a $1,500 sign-on incentive by joining The Connection as a Housing Support Specialist 1:

If you,

• Are an external new hire, and;
• Are assigned to work a regular full-time Housing Support Specialist 1 position, and;
• Are an employee in good standing at each evaluation period.

You will earn a $375 bonus after 90 days, an additional $375 after six months, and an additional $750 after one year!

Program Summary:

The Supportive Housing for Families program is a child welfare program providing intensive case management, vocational supports, and temporary housing subsidies to families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in order to support the achievement of family reunification and/or prevent the removal of children.

Position Summary:

The Housing Support Specialist 1 reports to the Assistant Director of Housing Services and is responsible for conducting statewide apartment inspections and searches for clients. The Housing Support Specialist 1 will complete initial, interim, annual and exit inspections, develop and maintain a database of housing resources and provide housing advocacy as needed. The Housing Support Specialist 1 tracks inspections, assists clients in the lease-up process and ensures that all potential units meet Housing Quality Standards.

Working within our Family & Child Services, the Housing Specialist works with the Supportive Housing for Families staff to provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or Nan McKay Certification
• 2+ years relevant experience
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Orientation:

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.