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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
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The Senior Housing Specialist provides technical assistance to the
Supported Housing team to ensure compliance with relevant housing
regulations. Also serves as a resource to the team around the delivery of
case management and other support services and assists the Housing Team
Leader and Program Director with federal, county, and state reports.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Reports to the
Homeless Housing Team Leader for regular supervision.
- Maintains a caseload
of 15-20 clients.
- Assists Housing Team
Leader and Program Director with accurate communication and reporting to the
Erie county Housing Director.
- Attends monthly ECDMH
Housing Meetings when Housing Team Leader and Program Director are unable to
do so.
- Assists Housing Team Leader
and Program Director in determining the appropriateness of each referral and
interfaces with the referral sources and landlords as needed.
- Insuring their Housing
staff are educated in outreach safety protocol.
- Provides advisement to
their staff regarding client and landlord issues.
- Assists Housing Team
Leader in responding to landlord calls and concerns and refers to Housing
Team Leader and Program Director when appropriate.
- Assists Housing Team
Leader and Program Director in overseeing the completeness of all housing
carts and documentation protocols.
- Assists Housing Team
Leader in maintaining the Monthly Stipend List and Service Match Ledger for
Housing Programs.
- Assists Housing Team
Leader and Program Director in data collection and reporting
- Assists Housing Team
Leader and Program Director in implementing quality improvement strategies.
- Schedule and assigned
duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the
clients we serve.
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REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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- Requires understanding of mental
illness diagnosis and symptomology and working familiarity with community
resources, including entitlement programs, medical, financial and legal
services, housing and emergency food programs, and the range of mental health
treatment and rehabilitation services available.
- Must be able to effectively engage
treatment resistant homeless individuals.
- Must have an understanding of
co-occurring disorders.
- Must be able to effectively broker
services and develop resources.
- Must possess knowledge of and
ability to provide crisis intervention strategies effectively.
- Must be able to demonstrate
leadership qualities, effective communication strategies, organizational
skills, and good judgment in service delivery.
- Good oral and writing skills.
- Highly independent, requiring
minimal supervision.
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OTHER
RESPONSIBILITIES UNIQUE TO THIS POSITION:
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- Will be available to transport
consumers to appointments and/or community resources when needed.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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- Master's degree in
mental health related field, related human services field, including relevant
field placement experience
OR
- Bachelors Degree in
Social Work or related human services field, AND two years relevant
experience.
OR
- Associates Degree in
Social Work or related human services field, AND five years relevant
experience.
AND
- A valid NYS drivers'
license.
- Automobile in good
working order.
- Must have Accredited
NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
- Must maintain Active
NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
- If driving one's own
vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
- Must provide proof of
insurance upon hire and when requested.
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