1. SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Lead Housing Specialist is tasked with providing effective supervision to Housing Specialists to ensure that individuals and families receive comprehensive homelessness prevention services.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
   • Deliver both individual and group supervision to Homebase Housing Specialists.
   • Review and submit subsidy applications, as required.
   • Facilitate case conferences to guarantee that Housing Specialists create individualized housing and service plans, outlining strategies for achieving housing stability.
   • Assess the eligibility of program participants and direct ineligible applicants to alternative community resources.
   • Monitor participants' adherence to requirements for locating, acquiring, and retaining appropriate housing.
   • Foster connections with other service providers to assist participants in obtaining and sustaining housing.
   • Conduct regular internal file reviews and implement quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with the standards set by the Department of Social Services.
   • Develop, coordinate, and oversee corrective action plans necessary to rectify deficiencies identified through continuous quality assurance activities.
   • Ensure that Housing Specialists meticulously document services, including household budgeting, and the creation of individualized plans aimed at reducing household expenditures, increasing income, and stabilizing housing.
   • Review client records to verify that Housing Specialists maintain accurate documentation of services provided.
   • Remain consistent in checking client databases to ensure timely data entry by all relevant personnel.
   • Collaborate with realtors and property managers to facilitate the acquisition and retention of housing.
   • Participate in community meetings to promote the availability of programs and inform individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness about Homebase services.
   • Complete performance evaluations for direct reports.
   • Attend pertinent meetings organized by Services for the UnderServed and the Department of Social Services
   • Assume responsibility for special initiatives from the Prevention and Community Support
     and other organizations.
   • Assist the Program Management in the overall management and operational effectiveness of the program.
   • Perform such other duties as may be required by Program management.

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred, or bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) with enrollment in an accredited MSW program.
  • Bilingual candidates are preferred, but not a requirement
  • Strong understanding of Department of Social Services and the criminal justice system.
  • Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, substance abuse issues, mental health challenges, and families is required.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications are essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.