DescriptionPosition Title: Housing Specialist Location: New Castle County Employer of choice for professionals across the country, The Columbus Organization's Delaware Targeted Case Management Services continue to grow with immediate need for experienced Housing Specialist in Wilmington, DE. We invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of many by assisting individuals with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities. Don't miss out on a great job with great pay working with great people! By joining the Columbus Team, you will be a valued and appreciated team member that will enjoy the following benefits: Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision Care
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance with Buy-Up Option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Workers' Compensation Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Accident/Hospital/Cancer Plans
- Health Advocacy Program
Required Experience:
- Have an associate degree or higher in behavioral, social sciences or a related field OR a minimum of 1 year experience in health or human services support, which includes interviewing individuals and assessing personal, health, employment, social, or financial needs in accordance with program requirements.
- Six months experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual's human service needs.
- Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a client's service plan such as a clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
- Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies & procedures.
- Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Six months experience in narrative report writing.
- Must have and maintain a valid states driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.
- Have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain supportive relationships and experience and competency in supporting individuals and their families.
- Have demonstrated experience and skills in conducting person-centered assessments and service plan development.
- High level of initiative, self-direction and accountability for actions required.
- Performance of principal duties and responsibilities require the ability to travel if needed.
- Travel is required. Travel can be local during the business day, and some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
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