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Closing Date: May 24th, 2023 or upon receipt of 50 applicant submissions

Community Intervention Specialist – Housing Navigation
Department of Health and Human Services
Hourly Range: $27.11 - $31.56

The mission of the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services is to enhance the quality of life for individuals who need support living healthy, independent, and safe lives within our community.

Our vision is to be recognized as the public model of excellence, leadership, and partnership in human services driving superior outcomes for our community.

Job Summary: The Community Intervention Specialist (CIS) supports the Housing Services Division. This position serves as a contact for Housing Services’ homeless outreach team to assist with permanent supportive housing referrals, Milwaukee County Housing Authority Section 8 referrals, connecting with area landlords, working with Coordinated Entry staff and providing housing support services to consumers once housing is secured. In addition to providing full-time housing navigation services, this position will also work on benefit establishment and linkage to mental health/substance abuse treatment. The CIS is responsible for working with community members, partners, and stakeholders across Milwaukee County.

Job Duties:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with area landlords and stakeholders to find and obtain units for PSH programs, Milwaukee County Housing Section 8, and other scattered-site supportive housing programs.
• Housing navigation services: Collaborate with County Homeless Outreach staff, Impact 211, and case management organizations to ensure successful housing placements.
• Provide advocacy and mediation, serve as liaison with property managers. Assist with housing search and placement assistance. Leverage supportive services and needs for those experiencing homelessness and in need of housing, behavioral health services, etc. Support the connection of individuals with appropriate services in the community and through DHHS.
• Provide housing support services once placements are found and develop consistent rapport with consumers to support housing retention strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current resident of the State of Wisconsin.
• Current Wisconsin Driver's License maintained throughout employment.
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of experience working with the homelessness population, supportive housing, and/or Human Services.
• At least Intermediate knowledge of all computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to travel extensively, up to 70% of work time, within the community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of housing programs and HUD regulations as they relate to homelessness and income guidelines; knowledge of available housing resources; knowledge of the permanent supportive housing model; knowledge of case management; knowledge of violence reduction efforts; ability to work with individuals with a wide range of needs.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during this application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.


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