What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Support Associate position at TRANSITIONAL SERVICES INC?
Job Details
Description
The Housing Support Associate is responsible to function in a direct service capacity as a member of the interdisciplinary team by providing housing support, education, and assistance to individuals referred to the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Supportive Housing Program for Individuals and Families. They work to identify, secure and maintain affordable housing of their choice. In conjunction with other team members, the Housing Support Associate assists in ensuring that daily operations within the work group are consistent with TSI's mission statement and guiding principles as well as the agency’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation Approach Mission statement and values when applicable.
$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus
Schedule: 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday (May require a later shift or weekend for emergencies)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminology or other social services field plus 1 year experience with Psychiatric Disabilities, Residential, Forensic, Drug & Alcohol or Human Services
- Or any equivalent combination of 5 years education and experience
- PA driver's license
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Transitional Services, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $17 - $19