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Community Support Specialist
Job Description
We are seeking a full-time Community Support Specialist to join our Rapid Rehousing for Families team. In this role, the specialist will be responsible for finding affordable housing and assisting families in maintaining their housing. The specialist will also work with landlords and property managers on behalf of the families, as well as provide resources in the Greater New Orleans Area.
Minimum Requirements
Be over 18 years of age
Possess a valid driver’s license
Personal experience of being homeless (preferred)
Core Competencies
Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan.
Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
Effectively teaches social skills and household management skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.
Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
Job Duties/Skills Required
Maintains professional and ethical standards of conduct at all times.
Promotes recovery, personal choice, and respect.
Provides case management and supportive services (social skills, life skills, acquisition of benefits, community resource utilization, job search and placement, coping skills, money management ) for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan.
Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff, 403(b), and 403(b) matching.
About Start Corporation
Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.