POSITION SUMMARY: To provide support to individuals applying for and/or receiving housing subsidies including but not limited to, RAP, Next Steps, HUD, Pilots, and SHP, by assisting with linkage to support services throughout the Valley and Shoreline with the goal of ending homelessness and prevention of returning to homelessness.

• Assist individuals with the application and eligibility process for designated supportive housing programs funded through HUD, DMHAS, DOH, and other funding sources. Work with applicants to complete application for housing assistance, including obtaining documents and identifications.
• Assist in determining basic eligibility of supportive housing programs applicants as dictated by current HUD, DOH and Coordinated Access Network definitions and policies.
• Assist homeless individuals with all aspects of housing search and placement in accordance with BHcare supportive housing programs including working with clients to devise an appropriate housing search strategy if applicable.
• Negotiating with landlords and realtors as needed. Advocate for individuals as indicated
• Support program participants in making the transition from homelessness to permanent housing by assisting them in maintaining the terms of their lease agreement, program guidelines and individual service plans.
• Complete housing inspections, reassessments, acuity index every 6 months. Complete annual reassessment including HQS full inspection, acuity index, rent reasonableness, rent recertification, household eligibility and required releases of information and signature notifications.

BHcare

Caring for our community through all stages of life.

Who We Are

BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.

We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.

Why BHcare?

Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits to full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:

• Flexible work schedule
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and paid holidays)
• Health & Dental insurance
• Dependent care accounts
• Medical flexible spending accounts
• Paid family leave
• LTD & Disability coverage
• Life & AD&D
• Supplemental insurance including, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Staff events and activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years human services experience.
• Experience working with homeless population preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must have working knowledge of computer applications, and if applicable ability to navigate through electronic health record
• Active and valid CT driver's license and vehicle