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Eliot Community Human Services Inc HLS Housing First Coordinator in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Eliot\'s Homeless Division is seeking an individual with strong engagement, support planning/implementation and organizational skills to take on the role of Housing First Coordinator - Cambridge Residential Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in human services or related field required. For candidates with lived experience with substance use disorder who have 2 years sustained sobriety: High school diploma/GED and at least one year of paid or volunteer experience working with adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Working knowledge of Cambridge area resources is preferred. Must have a strong commitment to substance use recovery and housing first philosophy. Must have valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation. Responsibilities: Empower residents with exercising autonomy and independence in all aspects of their life and assists with identifying choices and developing skills in self-advocacy. Conduct initial CSP-HI needs assessment and collaboratively develop a plan with person served to maximize benefits/entitlements and other community-based resources to address identified needs. Ensure that all required CSP-HI documentation is complete, comprehensive and that the Action Plan reflects identified needs outlined in the initial assessment. Collaborate across the team at all levels to ensure that resident perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that choices are maximized. Support new residents in all phases of transitioning into onsite unit in collaboration with CCAN, Cambridge Housing Authority and partner agencies. Provide advocacy, support, and education during program site orientation and throughout service delivery. Assist clients in being fully integrated into their communities by supporting them with resource utilization and/or obtaining memberships of interest (e.g. gym, library, civic associations). Provide practical help and mentoring/modeling, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain skills needed for daily independent living. Promote concepts of health and wellness by assisting clients with accessing information and services related to medical care including HIV care resources, nutrition, and exercise as appropriate. Intervene in potential crisis situations, utilizing trauma informed, verbal de-escalation techniques - escalate concerns to leadership/on call personnel/CHA security and/or property management in real time as applicable. Actively participate in house community meetings to obtain feedback from residents and plan educational and recreational activities with people served. Contribute to strategic planning forums for the program. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Salary: Bachelor\'s \$48,000.00 annually Master\'s \$50,000 annually Bilingual rate is 6% increase in salary, in needed language area. Education Required Bachelors or better in Other. Licenses & Certifications Required MA Driver\'s License National Provider
