Housing Support Specialist - PSH

TRANSITIONAL SERVICES INC

West Homestead, PA Job Details Full-time $16.50 - $18.50 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation In-person customer service High school diploma or GED Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness Driver's License Mental health counseling Data entry Working with individuals with mental health conditions Housing assistance programs Full Job Description The Housing Support Specialist is responsible to function in a direct service capacity as a member of the interdisciplinary team by providing housing support, training, and assistance to priority Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) consumers in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program in order to help them identify, secure and maintain affordable housing of their choice. Alongside other team members, the Housing Support Specialist assists in ensuring that daily operations within the workgroup are consistent with TSI's mission statement and guiding principles as well as the agency's Psychiatric Rehabilitation Approach Mission statement and values. •

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8A-4P $1000.00 Sign on Bonus Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or other social service field plus 1 year of Mental Health, Residential or Human Service experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree is preferred. This position requires strong time management and organizational skills The ability to work independently Excellent communication and customer service skills The ability to use core rehabilitation skills and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. The ability to perform basic computer data entry required. Transitional Services, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Expected hours:

40 per week

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Mental health counseling: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

driver's license (Required)

Work Location:

In person