Job summary
To support and guide youth, ages 18-24, to safe, secure, and permanent housing.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.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
• 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.
Benefits
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles• Telehealth/online doctor visits• Basic and voluntary term life insurance• Short-term disability coverage and optional long-term disability coverage• Supplemental insurance coverage options• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care• Employer-funded pension plan• Tax-deferred annuity plan• Educational assistance• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose
