Community Intervention Specialist

Closing Date: Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicants     Community Intervention Specialist Department of Health and Human Services Hourly Rate:  $27.66 - $32.20   The mission of the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services is to enhance the quality of life for individuals who need support living healthy, independent, and safe lives within our community. Our vision is to be recognized as the public model of excellence, leadership, and partnership in human services driving superior outcomes for our community.   Job Summary:  Under direction of the Deputy Administrator, the Community Intervention Specialist is the critical link between homeless outreach and permanent housing placements in the community. Services include benefit establishment, linkage to mental health and substance abuse treatment, negotiating with landlords, and assisting consumers in finding and maintaining housing.   Job Duties: Assist with housing placements for homeless individuals. Collaborate with homeless outreach workers and various case management organizations to ensure successful housing placement. Coordinate of care. Maintains linkage with outreach teams to find successful housing placements. Work with existing and potential landlords to find additional units and to ensure a quality of housing for homeless placement. Assist program participants with benefits acquisition to include gaining income, insurance, and other benefits. Participate in the Milwaukee Continuum of Care by attending monthly meetings and participating in sub-committees. Up to 70% travel within the community. Perform other duties as assigned.   Minimum Requirements: Current resident of the State of Wisconsin. Current Wisconsin Driver's License and access to a reliable insured vehicle; both maintained throughout employment. Must be able to travel extensively within the community. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work or a Human Services related field from an approved college or university. At least one (1) year of experience working with the homelessness population, in the housing field, human services, or closely related field. At least and Intermediate know of all computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of housing programs and HUD regulations as they relate to homelessness and income guidelines; knowledge of available housing resources; knowledge of the permanent supportive housing model; ability to conduct clinical assessments to provide for proper discharge planning; ability to work with individuals with a wide range of needs.   NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.   APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Salary : $28 - $32