Transitional Housing Specialist CCSS 8151

Transitional Housing Specialist

Full Time • CCSS 8151
Benefits:
  • 403(B) matching
  • 403(B)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
 
About this Role: The Transitional Housing Specialist will coordinate and assure continuity of services necessary for a client’s success in the Transitional Housing Program through case management and counseling. Provide assessment, monitoring, planning, linkage and advocacy for the most appropriate services for clients enrolled. Effectively maintain and manage assigned caseload contingent on needs, strengths, and abilities of the client served. Adheres to all agency and grant requirements.The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pmOccasional Evenings & Weekends
About Crisis Center for South Suburbia
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit organization committed to providing emergency shelter and essential services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. We serve thousands of individuals annually across the south suburban Chicago area, offering a comprehensive range of support services. We value inclusivity, professionalism, and ethical service delivery, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

  
   
 
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Client Services: 
  1. Provide long term services for clients through weekly case management and counseling sessions.
  2. Implement effective, realistic, and individualized service plans; monitor client’s progress towards identified goals; complete client evaluations.  
  3. Assist clients in life skills (budgeting, nutrition, opening bank accounts, etc.); assist clients with obtaining employment and increased income; transportation; facilitate clients with daycare/school registration; develop plans for permanent housing.
  4. Oversee initial startup and continued maintenance needs of apartments; communicate with landlord re: lease, repairs, tenants, keys, etc.; maintain inventory of items used and needed by the Transitional Housing Program; clean, setup and stock apartments; coordinate clients moving into apartments.
  5. Complete housing assessments and intakes with all new TH clients. 
  6. Complete all client rent calculations and appropriate documentation for all assigned TH clients. 
  7. Work with clients to determine how long they will need housing in the TH program and on a mutually agreed upon exit date.
  8. Assist clients with permanent housing search prior to exit from the TH program.
Program Specific Duties:
  1. Attend all mandatory training as required by applicable grants.
  2. Know and follow any and all grant requirements for the program including reporting, program goals, timelines, working with MOU partners.
General and Administrative: 

1. Successfully complete 40 hours of ILCADV domestic violence training; remain current in the field of domestic violence by attending in-services, workshops, etc. relevant to the field.
2.       Follow all CCSS policies and procedures for client safety, confidentiality and services; work consistently and responsibly with staff, volunteers and interns; maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
3.       Assist Director of Community Services in completion of Quarterly and Semi-Annual funder reports.
4.   Other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Services.

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required:
·         3-5 years of experience working with youth, domestic violence survivors, or community education programs.
·         Experience in outreach, program coordination, or public speaking is preferred.
·         Strong organizational, project management, and workflow skills.
·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Location:
This position is based in the south suburban Chicago area, providing convenient access to schools and community partners within the region.
 
Compensation: $45,500.00 - $48,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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