Housing Information Specialist
Gregory House Programs Gregory House Programs Honolulu, HI Honolulu, HI Full-time Full-time $22 - $27 an hour $22 - $27 an hour 12 days ago 12 days ago 12 days ago GREGORY HOUSE PROGRAMS JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title:
Housing Information Specialist Date:
3/9/2023 FLSA Status:
Full Time, Non-Exempt Supervised by:
Program Director Primary
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Operations Director, provides direct housing information services to People Living with HIV to promote successful permanent housing and medical stability.
Reviews all applications for housing assistance with Gregory House Programs to determine available resources to match need.
The Housing Information Specialist provides short-term tenancy skills and landlord communication during a rental unit transition.
Provides medical, behavioral health and substance use screenings, motivational interviewing, harm reduction counseling, health education, treatment adherence counseling, and referrals to medical, mental health and substance use services.
Essential Duties:
( direct service, no need to verify income, self-attest to HIV status) Reviews all applications for housing assistance with Gregory House Programs to determine urgency of need and available resources to match need.
Manages GHP wait list, contacting participants every 6 months, minimally to assess current housing and financial situation, and determine if other community resources are available and more appropriate for the participant, including assisting clients with completing and submitting applications for all eligible low income housing (Section 8, public housing, elderly housing, etc.
) Works in collaboration with GHP's Resource Identification Specialist to disseminate housing assistance resources to PLWH who are in need of housing information services.
Assists participants to identify and view apartments, complete applications and prepare for interviews with landlords.
Assists participants with setting up of utilities and signing of leases.
Performs housing retention support and eviction prevention counseling.
Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure equity of treatment.
Promotes housing and medical stability:
promote health, engagement in medical care and behavioral health services, stable income and stable housing.
Assists participants to identify co-housing with a friend or family member, if appropriate.
Facilitates referrals to medical, substance use and supportive services and provide advocacy as needed.
Maintains electronic documentation of services provided, including referrals and case notes.
Ensures client confidentiality.
Other Duties:
Assist the Executive Director, Program Director, and Housing Case Managers in their 1 GREGORY HOUSE PROGRAMS JOB DESCRIPTION duties as required Develops relationships with community service providers that will promote treatment and support services for program participants and will assist a client with successful independent housing.
Represent Gregory House Programs in the community as requested and maintains good working relations with other agencies and persons providing services and support to participants.
Working Conditions:
Indoors office in air-conditioned rooms; outdoors while viewing apartments.
Work Hours:
5-day work week, 8 hours a day.
Equipment Use:
standard office equipment.
Use of own vehicle.
Physical, Mental, and Communication Demands:
Requires use of discretion and judgment; requires working to established procedures, maintaining reliable work attendance; may require working under minimal supervision; requires verbal communication skills and following oral and written instructions; some heavy lifting.
Skills/Knowledge:
In addition to meeting the mental, physical, and communication demands listed above, requires knowledge of substance abuse and mentally ill issues and basic Microsoft Office applications.
Education/
Experience:
Associate degree required; BS/BA degree in social work preferred; two years in substance use and/or mental health services field required, preferably dealing with housing issues; one year working with, or caring for, persons with disabilities required.
Requires ability in conflict resolution within a housing facility context.
Acknowledgment I have read and understand the contents of this job description.
I will perform the above duties to the best of my abilities.
______________________________________________ _______________________ Employee Signature Date Approved By:
___________________________________ Date:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.
It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in 2 GREGORY HOUSE PROGRAMS JOB DESCRIPTION this description.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
3 Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.
00 - $27.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate:
Honolulu, HI 96817:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Case management:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Housing Information Specialist Date:
3/9/2023 FLSA Status:
Full Time, Non-Exempt Supervised by:
Program Director Primary
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Operations Director, provides direct housing information services to People Living with HIV to promote successful permanent housing and medical stability.
Reviews all applications for housing assistance with Gregory House Programs to determine available resources to match need.
The Housing Information Specialist provides short-term tenancy skills and landlord communication during a rental unit transition.
Provides medical, behavioral health and substance use screenings, motivational interviewing, harm reduction counseling, health education, treatment adherence counseling, and referrals to medical, mental health and substance use services.
Essential Duties:
( direct service, no need to verify income, self-attest to HIV status) Reviews all applications for housing assistance with Gregory House Programs to determine urgency of need and available resources to match need.
Manages GHP wait list, contacting participants every 6 months, minimally to assess current housing and financial situation, and determine if other community resources are available and more appropriate for the participant, including assisting clients with completing and submitting applications for all eligible low income housing (Section 8, public housing, elderly housing, etc.
) Works in collaboration with GHP's Resource Identification Specialist to disseminate housing assistance resources to PLWH who are in need of housing information services.
Assists participants to identify and view apartments, complete applications and prepare for interviews with landlords.
Assists participants with setting up of utilities and signing of leases.
Performs housing retention support and eviction prevention counseling.
Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure equity of treatment.
Promotes housing and medical stability:
promote health, engagement in medical care and behavioral health services, stable income and stable housing.
Assists participants to identify co-housing with a friend or family member, if appropriate.
Facilitates referrals to medical, substance use and supportive services and provide advocacy as needed.
Maintains electronic documentation of services provided, including referrals and case notes.
Ensures client confidentiality.
Other Duties:
Assist the Executive Director, Program Director, and Housing Case Managers in their 1 GREGORY HOUSE PROGRAMS JOB DESCRIPTION duties as required Develops relationships with community service providers that will promote treatment and support services for program participants and will assist a client with successful independent housing.
Represent Gregory House Programs in the community as requested and maintains good working relations with other agencies and persons providing services and support to participants.
Working Conditions:
Indoors office in air-conditioned rooms; outdoors while viewing apartments.
Work Hours:
5-day work week, 8 hours a day.
Equipment Use:
standard office equipment.
Use of own vehicle.
Physical, Mental, and Communication Demands:
Requires use of discretion and judgment; requires working to established procedures, maintaining reliable work attendance; may require working under minimal supervision; requires verbal communication skills and following oral and written instructions; some heavy lifting.
Skills/Knowledge:
In addition to meeting the mental, physical, and communication demands listed above, requires knowledge of substance abuse and mentally ill issues and basic Microsoft Office applications.
Education/
Experience:
Associate degree required; BS/BA degree in social work preferred; two years in substance use and/or mental health services field required, preferably dealing with housing issues; one year working with, or caring for, persons with disabilities required.
Requires ability in conflict resolution within a housing facility context.
Acknowledgment I have read and understand the contents of this job description.
I will perform the above duties to the best of my abilities.
______________________________________________ _______________________ Employee Signature Date Approved By:
___________________________________ Date:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.
It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in 2 GREGORY HOUSE PROGRAMS JOB DESCRIPTION this description.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
3 Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.
00 - $27.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate:
Honolulu, HI 96817:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Case management:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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