Lead Housing Resource Specialist Department: Housing PlacementOffice: 434 Harrison AvenueLocation: Boston, MAPosition Type: Direct CareHours/Shift: Morning - First ShiftEmployee Type:: Regular Full-timeSTART YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?reqid=3007916&source=3007916-CJB-0) SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Monday - Friday, Monday Wed Friday 7:45 am to 4:15 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10 am to 6:30 pm Pays $25.12 per hour DOE LOCATION : 434 Harrison Ave (may work at other shelter locations as needed), Yawkey House, Men-s Inn, & Holy Family JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The Housing Resource Specialist is responsible for managing the Rapid Engagement Center (drop in center) to include a self-directed individual housing pathway for shelter guests to be able to use in order to find permanent housing, mainstream benefits and other community resources as needed. The Lead Housing Resource Specialist serves as a liaison to other PSI departments and the Mayor-s Office of Housing for collaboration. The Lead Housing Resource Specialist coordinates and facilitates housing workshops and information sessions in the shelters. The Lead Housing Resource Specialist exhibits excellent organizational skills, customer service and possesses a sense of initiative, is self-directed, works well with groups, has a good sense of humor, and is knowledgeable about housing resources in the Boston area. The Housing Resource Specialist is able to research and access new housing opportunities and is regularly updating all resource materials for guests and staff. The Housing Resource Specialist is able to discern which guests are able to manage housing searches independently and which guests need more hands on help. The Lead Housing Resource Specialist will be working with a population of folks who may struggle with mental health, trauma and substance use. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: REQUIRED:
Bachelor-s Degree or minimum of 2 years of experience working with homeless population toward housing
PREFERRED:
Bachelor-s Degree in Social Work, or related field of study
LADAC or CADAC or Substitute for relevant lived experience
Bi-Lingual Spanish or Haitian-Creole
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with people facing homelessness, mental health issues, trauma and substance abuse issues
Knowledge of housing resources in and around the Boston area
Ability to use internet, social media, and other research tools to identify resources and housing opportunities
Fluent in 2010 MS Office Suite, applications (Word, Excel, etc.), email, and internet browsers
Experience in maintaining confidential records and information
Experience in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a team-oriented environment
Superior organizational and written communications skills and demonstrated project management experience
PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:
REQUIRED:
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to access different building locations and program sites
requires stooping, bending, and stretching
Ability to use a computer for email, word processing and spreadsheets; and other office equipment (fax, copier etc.) as needed
Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS :
REQUIRED:
Superior attention to detail
Ability to adapt to changing goals and priorities
Must be able to perform a wide variety of difficult tasks at the same time
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to take initiative
Must be self-directed Demonstrated commitment to Pine Street Inn-s mission, positive approach to change, promoting best development practices
Highly developed organizational skills and excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential
Must be able to take direction well
Works proactively to keep up with program innovations and new administrative technologies
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented team environment
Enthusiasm, positive sense of humor and can do attitude
Must be able to work with diverse constituencies in a stressful environment
Ability to work independently as needed and also function as a member of a team
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Responsible for helping the PSI meet housing placement goals and reducing length of stay for shelter guests.
Responsible for gathering and disseminating resources regularly to guests and staff.
Meets with guests daily to provide resources and assist with housing applications and obtaining necessary documents for housing applications (i.e.; IDs, birth certificates, verification of homelessness, etc.)
Enters efforts and referrals into Clarity
Maintains files for guests served; tracking all referrals and housing applications.
Makes referrals to appropriate resources as needed (i.e.; benefits applications, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, etc.)
Available to attend housing related appointments with guests as appropriate.
Uses motivational interviewing skills to help guests move through stages of change to take action steps toward housing and accept reasonable housing placements.
Accepts supervision and guidance and actively participates in efforts to improve quality of performance. Protects and maintains confidential information and adheres to Pine Street Inn-s policies and procedures.
Collects and compiles information for reports and contracts.
Conducts research to support projects as assigned.
Assists in preparing for monitoring and audit visits.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE SUBMIT A PROMOTION/TRANSFER APPLICATION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS OF POSTED DATE.
Pine Street Inn is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employee
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