Housing Specialist - Job at Horizon House in Norristown, PA

Housing Specialist

Norristown, PA

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Housing Specialist

Req Code:	2024:2521-002
County:	Montgomery County, PA
FT/PT:	Full Time
Location:	2521-Mont. County ACT
Schedule:	Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.

We are seeking a qualified candidate interested in joining our team in Allentown, PA.
This member of the ACT multidisciplinary team has responsibility to assist clients with obtaining housing; maintaining housing resources; and promoting client self-sufficiency and independent living. The successful candidate's responsibilities include the following:

*Source market for affordable housing for semi/independent client living.
*Assist clients in finding and maintaining a safe and affordable place to live: apartment hunting, finding a roommate, landlord negotiating, cleaning, furnishing and decorating, and procuring necessities (e.g., telephone, furnishings linens).
*Conduct initial assessments to collect clients' information in order to develop comprehensive histories.
*Develop a resource directory for independent living sites based on client preference.
*Facilitate client group on preparedness for independent living.
*Complete trend analysis on clients' residential status.
*Participate with clients' development and refinement of individual recovery plans incorporating clients' strengths, in determining level of self-sufficiency skills.

Job Qualifications:

*Bachelor's degree in Human Services/Social Services, Healthcare, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the Mental Health/Substance Abuse field.
*Proficient communication and analytical skills; must be detail oriented.
*Knowledge of mental health systems and supports with some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
*Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.

* Frequent talking and listening.
* Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
* Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients.
* May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.
* Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24 hour on-call coverage.
* Local travel required, including transporting program participants.
* May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, tax sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement.
To be considered an applicant for this position please complete the pre- employment application by going to www.hhinc.org/careers.
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.

Job Summary

Company

Horizon House

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

3+ years