Overview

　　Location: Waterbury Housing Services (Waterbury, CT)

　　Status: Full-time

　　Hours Per Week: 37.5

　　Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

　　Purpose of Position: To support and guide youth, ages 18-24, to safe, secure, and permanent housing.

　　Responsibilities

　　Assist youth in registering for and securing placement in training classes of their choice regarding employment and education.

　　Assist youth leaving Waterbury shelters in locating decent, affordable housing.

　　Attend and participate in meetings necessary to your job title, as requested, as well as staff meetings as scheduled by the supervisor or the Corps Officers.

　　Be knowledgeable of all HUD definitions and requirements for ESG and CT RRP assistance.

　　Communicate with the staff of referring shelters regarding program services.

　　Complete statistical reports as requested promptly.

　　Develop a Housing Service Plan with enrolled youth within three working days of initial enrollment, ensure implementation, and update plans as appropriate.

　　Develop and implement a monthly schedule for outside resources to encourage and educate youth on specific community resources.

　　Develop and maintain an updated list of available units.

　　Educate youth and landlords on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.

　　Establish rapport with landlords and the Housing Authority to discuss landlord support needs and concerns, unit availability, etc.

　　Facilitate the relationship between tenants and landlords.

　　Identity, screen, and enroll eligible individuals.

　　Inspect housing units using HUD quality standards as guidelines.

　　Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and records, including required documentation and confidential case management notes.

　　Network with CT ESG Provider and CT Coalition to End Homelessness to request financial assistance to eligible clients for RRP services and coordinate handling third-party payments to vendors.

　　Network with human services agencies to coordinate support to enrolled youth.

　　Participate in program development and implementation with other "At Home Connecticut" agencies and with the Connecticut Department of Social Services as requested by the supervisor.

　　Provide crisis intervention as needed.

　　Provide ongoing intense case management to the youth accepted into the program for the duration of their enrollment.

　　Provide support and follow-up services to youth leaving the shelters and their landlords to establish and maintain rental stability.

　　Survey youth and landlords to measure satisfaction with housing support.

　　Take referrals from the housing placement committee directly from the Coordinated Access Network (CAN).

　　Visit all shelters within the CAN geographic area regularly for screening and outreach to youth.

　　Provide tenant education, etc.

　　Visit youth in their homes for support of housing stability.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s Degree in human services or a minimum of two years of experience in a related field is required.

　　Ability to function independently, with excellent time management skills.

　　Ability to respond to changing conditions.

　　Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

　　Communicate both verbally and in writing.

　　Demonstrate excellent ability to engage with diverse populations.

　　Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral/written communication skills.

　　High energy level and solid work ethic.

　　Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and Word.

　　Must complete KeepSAfe and other training requirements upon hire.

　　Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

　　Work well in a team atmosphere.

　　Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

　　T he Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...

　　Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

　　Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)

　　Telehealth/online doctor visits

　　$20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee)

　　Voluntary life insurance

　　Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)

　　Long-term disability coverage

　　Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)

　　Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care

　　403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan

　　Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave

　　Eligibility for the federal government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

　　Most importantly – a job with a great purpose!

　　Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/

　　An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

　　Job LocationsUS-CT-Waterbury

　　Job ID 2024-12325

　　Category Social Services

　　Compensation Min USD $18.00/Hr.

　　Compensation Max USD $18.50/Hr.

　　Type Regular Full-Time