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spurwink services Housing Support Specialist in Portland, Maine
20.00-26.00 per hour | Portland, ME, USA | Hourly | Direct Care | Full Time
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!!
This is both an on-site and community position, consisting of 40 hours per week, which serves to support the residents, staff, and community partners. The position provides support to residents in many aspects of developing and maintaining their housing status, such as furnishing their apartments, keeping their apartment clean and tidy, and maintaining building rules that contribute to housing stability. The position is Monday through Friday 12:00am-8:00am.
Robust Benefits Package:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
Identity Theft Insurance
Pet Insurance
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
Flexibility of Schedules
Career Advancement Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)
Generous Paid Time Off
Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
Opportunity for Same Day Pay
DUTIES:
Provide support and guidance to residents in their housing goals, including completing housing applications and attending/transporting to apartment showings.
Maintain a comfortable, caring, clean, sensitive, nurturing, and safe environment for residents.
Be a useful resource available and willing to assist staff or residents in the capacity of mentor, or to help in challenging situations.
Demonstrate an understanding of residents' unique needs and provide teaching and coaching appropriate to their developmental level.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Lived experience in mental health and substance abuse systems desirable. Participation in required in-service training and ongoing continuing education. Basic computer / word processing skills are required.
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.