Housing Specialist — Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Job overview

Housing Specialist with Mental Health Connecticut works onsite in the Torrington area; the listing location is Waterbury, CT. The stated pay is $24.00 per hour. Mental Health Connecticut partners with individuals, families, and communities to support long-term health and wellness. The role exists to provide housing-related case management to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, helping them access housing, services, and community resources. The specialist supports housing stabilization and relocation, advocates with participants and property owners, and helps participants work toward recovery-oriented goals.

What you'll do

• Conduct intakes, assessments, and verifications
• provide direct service and case management
• conduct home visits and safety assessments
• develop recovery plans
• connect participants with services and resources
• provide housing relocation and stabilization support
• assist with apartment searches, leasing, and understanding lease conditions
• maintain program data
• facilitate psycho-educational groups as needed
• conduct outreach
• and support referrals to employment services. Local and in-state driving is required, and transporting individuals in a personal vehicle may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing specialist

mental health connecticut

waterbury ct

torrington area

$24/hour

homelessness services

housing case management

housing stabilization

recovery-oriented support

community resources

home visits

monday–friday

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

high school diploma or ged required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental coverage
• voluntary vision
• company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• 403(b) with company match up to 6%
• paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed. A bachelor’s degree or Recovery Support Specialist credential and substance abuse certification are preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

About the employer

Mental Health Connecticut Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.