Community Support Specialist - Housing Assistance Program

The Community Support Specialist works under the direction of the Program Manager to provide case management and supportive services to participants of the housing program, with a goal of assisting participants in gaining needed services and accessing other resources to end their episode of homelessness.

Requirements

• Provide individual assessment of participant needs
• Develop a professional and supportive relationship with participants of the program
• Facilitate locating and securing safe and affordable housing for participants
• Conduct home visits with participants in the community to ensure housing safety standards are being met and to provide case management services
• Provide referral services to appropriate referral base
• Advocate for appropriate benefits and access to appropriate services with external providers
• Support participants to connect and utilize resources in their communities
• Create goal plans with program participants and assist the individual in meeting their goals