What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Positive Impact Health Centers INC?
Description
Are you seeking a career with a growing company, a place where you can make an impact in the community? Then Positive Impact Health Centers is the company for you.
Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services located in Metro Atlanta. The PIHC model of care assures that clients have access to medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health and social services, providing the best opportunity for patients to achieve high-quality health outcomes. Services are provided on-site and through telehealth.
What makes us different? We offer our employees the following:
· 1 Health Wellness day per quarter
· 1 Floating Holiday
· Parental Leave
· Free parking at our locations/bus line accessibility
· Competitive Salary & Benefits
· Automatic 3% Safe Harbor & 2% Profit Sharing (Retirement Program)
· Up to $950 allotted for benefit elections
· Credit Union
*Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required*
The Housing Specialist will provide comprehensive housing services to Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) clients who receive housing assistance via the agency’s housing programs. The Housing Specialist’s role includes developing a housing plan to address barriers to stable housing; connecting the client with medical care to address HIV, and coordinating supportive services that help the client reach identified goals and achieve self-sufficiency.
- Develop a housing procurement, financial, and self-sufficiency case management plan with clients seeking PIHC housing assistance.
- Provide short- and long-term culturally/linguistically appropriate services to promote the health, safety, and overall well-being of participants.
- Assist in the development of and encourage adherence to a personal budget through pro-active housing and budget counseling sessions; provide budget counseling and education to assist clients in establishing payment plans for bills and past debts and to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining their housing.
- Assist participants in the development of a strength-based/solution-focused individualized housing goal and action plan that promotes self-sufficiency; develop an effective, timely referral network in order to ensure ongoing direction and support as needed.
- Take initiative in problem-solving and utilize resources, including team members and community resources, to assist in addressing challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human services bachelor's degree
- A minimum of three years of experience in housing, social work, or case management is required.
- Develop housing plans with assigned clients to address and resolve barriers to stable housing
- Demonstrate the ability to interact, problem-solve and mediate in a positive and constructive manner, including during emergency and stressful situations.
- Ability to work in fast-paced work environments, with little supervision.
- Ability to develop tangible Housing Plans for homeless clients.
- Ability to translate federal housing regulations for client and landlord comprehension.
- Possess proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
- Willing to travel between PIHC centers and to housing facilities as needed and directed by Housing Services Program Manager.
- Connect clients with medical care to address HIV care needs
- Coordinate supportive services that help clients reach identified goals and achieve self-sufficiency
- Bilingual in Spanish (oral and written) is preferred.
Salary : $20 - $23
