housing specialist

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Housing Specialist – Rapid Rehousing
Are you passionate about helping individuals and families find safe, stable housing? BHcare is looking for a Housing Specialist to support survivors of domestic violence on their path to long-term stability and self-sufficiency through our Rapid Rehousing program.
Who We Are
BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides comprehensive services for individuals and families facing mental health, substance use, and domestic violence challenges. Our housing services are rooted in empowerment, trauma-informed care, and community collaboration.
What You'll Do
As a Housing Specialist, you'll provide direct support to participants transitioning from crisis to stability by:
• Conducting coordinated intakes and assessments to determine housing eligibility under HUD and CT DOH guidelines
• Developing survivor-centered housing plans and supporting participants in reaching their goals
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, financial literacy, and job-readiness
• Assisting with locating housing, navigating leases, landlord mediation, and applying for long-term subsidies
• Conducting monthly home or community visits to offer continued support
• Collaborating with landlords, community partners, and other housing providers to build a network of support
• Submitting time-sensitive requests for rental assistance and maintaining communication with those on the RRH waitlist
Why Join BHcare?
• Be part of a mission-driven organization making tangible impact in the community
• Work in a supportive, trauma-informed environment where your work directly helps survivors regain independence
• Gain hands-on experience in housing advocacy, case management, and systems navigation
• Enjoy professional development and collaboration across a multidisciplinary team
If you're committed to empowering others and have a heart for housing justice, we encourage you to apply today

Must be able to attend required training during first week of employment, which is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Bachelor's Degree required;
• Two years Advocacy and/or direct service experience working with survivors of domestic violence in a community-based setting preferred;
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) reading writing and speaking preferred; Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients to provide crisis intervention, case management, resource and referral supports. Knowledge of community resources
• Comprehensive working knowledge of safety planning and survivor-centered advocacy as it relates to domestic violence survivors
• Ability to maintain service records, complete records accurately and submit in a timely fashion in accordance with CCADV Program Standards.
• Willingness to learn how to navigate multiple systems including housing, health, employment, substance use disorder treatment and government benefits.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, within the DV system and with outside providers, to develop creative solutions to difficult challenges.
• Must have working knowledge of computer applications, and if applicable ability to navigate through electronic health record and program specific applications.
• Must have and maintain a valid CT driver's license if relocated to CT as a state resident more than 30 days ago.  Also, must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization's auto insurance plan.

Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/ First Aid certification.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the certified domestic violence counselor per CGS 52-146k before providing direct service to clients, followed with six-hour recertification yearly.