Housing Support Specialist

Role Description

Title: Housing Support Specialist

Reportsto: Senior Housing Support Manager

Classification: Full Time Salaried Exempt

Starting Pay: $73000/year

Assigned Office Location: Remote/in the field (3 days) and Jubilee Association of Maryland Office (2 days).

Position is a leading provider of Housing Support Services for adults with intellectualand developmentaldisabilities in Maryland. The Housing Support Specialist is a key member of a team of professionals who provide one-on-one services to help peopleidentifyand navigate housing opportunities address or overcome barriers to housing and secure andretaintheir own homes. The Housing Support Specialist will directly serve clients andassistthe Senior Housing SupportSpecialists and teamin advancing Jubilees housing support program.

Responsibilities.

• Provide Housing Support Housing Support Services to a caseload ofapproximately50 people in line with each participants Person-Centered Plan service authorization and goals for where they want to live. Services may include but are not limited to:

• Housing Transition.

• Conduct housing assessments and tenant screenings; collaboratively develop and revise Housing Plans; reassess housing needs and goals through monthly check-ins and yearly evaluations.

• Support clients inidentifyinghousing options searching for available housing schedulingandfacilitatingtours and processing required paperwork.

• Implement the Jubilee step-by-step housing Move-in Guide toassistpeople with the move-in/transition process.

• Housing Information and Assistance.

• Support clients to make the best choice of housing to promote independence taking into consideration their needs andfocusing alwayson their preferences health and safety.

• Support clients completing housing applications including gathering required documentation completing forms and completing follow up to ensure the application is processed. As needed request reasonableaccommodation under the Fair Housing Act and apply for/process housing vouchers.

• Assistwith applications for utilityassistance rentalassistance and other benefits related to improving housing affordability.

• Maintain frequent communication including a monthlycheck-in with the client and members of their team to provide updates and information to support them in achieving their housing goals.

• Tenancy Sustaining Services

• Support clients tomaintaintheir tenancy including conducting tenant training on lease agreements.

• Assistwith monthly budget development and set up payment systems for rent utilities and other housing-related expenses.

• Work with landlords and maintenance teams to ensure proper maintenance is completed.

• Complete housing recertifications and lease agreements on time.

• Training and Professional andmaintainall required training and certifications according to Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)andJubileerequirementsand training specific to each person you support. Pursueadditionalprofessional development opportunities.

• Data Jubilee data systems (e.g.

• services provided andprogressonperson-centeredhousing goals according to Jubilees Person-Centered Planning meetings andsubmitdocumentation for yearly service authorization.

• Organizational attend team meetings all-staff meetings and other meetings relevant to your toprogram evaluation and help set organizational priorities to ensure quality.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications.

• GED or high school diplomarequired; bachelors degree preferred.

• Two years of relevant experience preferably with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Experience andknowledgein propertymanagement of affordable housing communitiesrentassistanceprogram regulations eligibilitycriteria rentcalculations and move-in move out compliance

• Advanced reasoning abilities and good judgment.

• Advanced written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills. The use ofperson-first language and thinking is essential.

• Excellent organizational/time-management skills and attention to detail.

• Strong technology skills to effectively use Outlook Word Excel Teams Zoom and data systems.

• Desire to work with and learn from people who have intellectual and developmental disabilitiesrequired.

• Commitment to Jubilees core values of respect and human dignity self-determination community justice ethical practices and spiritual care.

• DDA-required certifications for the role of a Housing Support Specialistareaplusbutwill be provided as needed.

• Current U.S. drivers license and personal vehicle for site visits.

position has a fixed starting pay of $73000per year. All staff have opportunities for pay increases and promotions. The median income for full-time Jubilee employees is $66000 per year.

include four weeks of vacation two weeks sick leave health/dental/life/disability insurance for the employee and eligible dependents3% retirement match after one year7paid holidays $1000 student loan assistance or tuition reimbursement paid training opportunities Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses periodic reimbursement of vacation expenses and on personal situationsadditionalpaid leave may apply such as parental leave bereavement leave and jury service. Eligibility for some benefits starts at 20 or 30 hours of work per week.

All employees must be vaccinated forCovid before starting work.

Jubilee is currentlyoperatinga hybrid workplace model for most administrative roles. Candidates should live withincommutingdistance of our Kensington MD office.

About Association of Maryland is a faith-based nonprofit that provides opportunities and support for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live in and enrich their community while fulfilling their personal family social and spiritual needs. Jubilee was started by Hyattsville Mennonite Church in 1978 as part of the movement to bring people with intellectual disabilities out of segregated institutions and into the then Jubilee has grown to be a leader in person-centered disability services currently supporting more than 200 people who are included in their communitiesacross Montgomery County organization has a partnerships innovation and attentive care Jubilee is a leader in providing the highest quality services and helpingdemonstratethe power of inclusion. Learn more at.

JubileeAssociation of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national origin citizenship sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age disability physical characteristics genetic information physical characteristics veteran status or religion