H2H Service Specialist

H2H Service Specialist will work as part of the larger MMW CAN outreach team to engage consumers, discuss income potential, and connect them to employment specialists. The H2H Service Specialist will also work with local CAN to locate shelter beds and provide case management services to consumers in shelter.

Requirements

• Perform CAN assessments
• Enroll consumers in the H2H program in HMIS and ensure they are on the By Name List
• Develop Housing Services and Sustainability Plan
• Build homelessness timeline and obtain third party verification as needed for previous episodes that are not in HMIS
• Work with clinician as needed for to complete disabling condition verification form
• Determine if consumer is likely Chronically Homeless or Dedicated Plus eligible and communicate this to the CAN
• Explore housing find or rapid rehousing for the consumer
• Explore shared housing as an option to make housing affordable for the consumer
• If there is a diversion option – explore that option and update diversion in HMIS
• Explore affordable housing waitlists (Cthcvp.org) and assist client in applying when lists open for long term housing opportunities
• H2H service specialist work with consumer to locate housing and mediate with landlord on lease negotiation and inspection
• Once housed, the H2H service specialist will complete the Acuity and Assessment Index and update Housing Services and Sustainability Plans
• H2H service specialists conduct home visits with consumer to ensure they maintain stable housing. Mediate with landlord as needed. Once consumer no longer wants services or they are ready to transition to existing housing case management they can be discharged from H2H in ddap and HMIS
• Warm handoff to housing services once the consumer is ready – work with the housing case manager and consumer to transition

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Vacation Time
• Personal Time
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay