Housing Resource Specialist - ACENDA, LLC : Job Details

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Housing Resource Specialist - Non-Exempt Join #TeamAcenda as a Housing Resource Specialist to support the Keeping Families Together Program in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Top Workplace in 2024 by the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the contact point, advocate and informational resource for clients, care team,
• family/caregivers and community resources regarding client's service plan
• Liaison between clients, landlords, and DCA to ensure family maintains good tenancy
• Facilitate housing searches for new enrollments and relocations as needed
• Assist with completion of section 8 voucher applications and re-certifications
• Partner with clients to monitor adherence to their service plan, evaluate effectiveness, monitor progress in a timely manner and facilitate changes as required.
• Facilitate client linkages, referrals and access to appropriate treatment, community supports and medical or specialty providers according to the service plan
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external community providers and supports.
• Completes and submits accurate reports and chart documentation in a complete and timely manner according to program guidelines and established procedures.
• Ensures quality and accuracy of written and verbal communications.
• Support the Quality/Compliance/Risk function as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's level practitioner with at least 2 years of experience in social service-related or housing related field preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Additional Information:

• Base Pay: $19.23/hourly
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient
• Schedule: Days

We provide:

• Mission-driven core
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
• Generous time-off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Year-end performance bonuses
• Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. Are you ready to join Team Acenda? Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: Department/Program Keeping Families Together - Cumberland (KFTC)