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Homeless Prevention Center Housing Support and Outreach Specialist in Rutland, Vermont
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The Housing Support and Outreach Specialist provides recovery-oriented services to participants in our PATH & A Way Home housing programs, integrating evidence-based practices effective with people who have experienced homelessness and who may have a history of chronic health, mental health, or co-occurring conditions. Services include targeted homeless outreach; developing individual service plans; providing case management; assisting with housing acquisition and retention; increasing access to benefits/healthcare/mental healthcare; and community integration. A manageable client caseload emphasizes quality over quantity. Essential to the success of the PATH & A Way Home programs is strong teamwork between this position and other HPC staff and local partners. The specialist works in collaboration to ensure comprehensive delivery of services. Services are delivered to program participants in home, office, and community settings. In addition to ongoing case management and housing stabilization interventions, the specialist is responsible for providing support in the application process during rental lease up.