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Thank you for your interest in joining the staff of Virginia Supportive Housing. Below are the following positions that are cuurently open.
Director of Property Managemnet - (Full Time)
Position Description: The Director will provide for the property management of all VSH-owned apartments to include the physical property as well as the financial soundness and integrity of the site(s) operation(s). Duties include the hiring and training of property personnel, development and monitoring of management systems, in cooperation with the Compliance Manager the oversight of all files to ensure compliance with all funder requirements, coordination with Supportive Services for effective delivery of PSH, as well as coordination with Housing Development for development and renovation activities.
Qualifications:
Compensation:$60,000.00 - $70,000.00/Annually with full benefits
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Director of Property Management in the subject line to:jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
Please, NO PHONE CALLS!
Only those meeting minimum requirements, need apply!
Housing Stabilization Specialist - South Hampton Roads (FullTime)
Position Description: The Case Manager in Single Adult Scattered Site programs is responsible for providing recovery-oriented supportive services to single adults in community apartments to ensure that program participants maintain their housing and become more independent.
General Duties:
1. Provide housing stabilization case management services to program participants, to include developing an individualized service plan with goals, objectives and time-frames, and to coordinate those services with other community providers as needed.
2. Provide mental health support services as needed to program participants, including assessing clients for mental health support services, assisting individuals with activities of daily living, such as grocery shopping, food preparation, personal hygiene, cleaning house, and managing finances; linking to mainstream benefits and entitlements; and managing mental health symptoms.
3. Provide ongoing assessment of client functioning and intervene to prevent or manage client crises in the most effective, least restrictive manner.
4. Provide after hours on-call services according to established schedule.
5. Work with landlords, community services providers, and oversight entities to provide good customer service, ensure responsiveness of VSH supportive services, and achieve high rates of housing stability and other consumer outcomes.
6. Collaborate with other VSH departments to ensure that effective systems for processing rental and utility payments.
7. Adhere to VSH, DMAS, DBHDS, HUD, and other oversight entities' regulations regarding paperwork and service delivery.
8. Represent VSH with community partners.
9. Ensure that required program and client data is collected and entered according to program requirements.
10. Participate in regular supervision with clinical supervisor/team leader.
11. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in human services and at least one year of direct service experience with individuals with low-incomes, mental health and/or substance abuse disorders and/or histories of homelessness required.
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Behavior Management and Medication Management or a dedication and commitment to obtaining them within 3 months of hire
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet VSH driving requirements and other pre-employment screening is required. Limited use of personal vehicle is required.
• Experience with homeless persons and homeless service system is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with the Veteran population and service systems is strongly preferred (for Veterans position)
Compensation: $35,000 - $45,000 Depending on skills, qualifications and commensurate with Experience, wuith full benefits package
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Housing Stabilization Specialist - South Hampton Roads in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Supervisor - PSH Services - Hampton Roads - FullTime
Position Description: The Hampton Roads PSH Supervisor is responsible for supervision and coordination of supportive services provided to formerly homeless single adults by the Permanent Supportive Housing Services Team in VSH's housing sites in Hampton Roads.
Position General Duties: supervision of case management staff, housing occupancy staff, peer specialists, and interns, etc., in high quality service provision, problem solving and ensuring that individuals served maintain housing and become more independent. Ensure quality and timeliness of data entry. Produce reports as requested or needed to inform program development. Ensure that the program meets DMAS, DBHDS, HUD and other oversight entities' regulations and requirements. Represent VSH in community meetings including Continuum of Care, LHRC, and regional partnership meetings as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Licensed Mental Health Professional – Eligible (Commonwealth of Virginia Board designated) required; LMHP preferred.
• At least two years experience working with adults with mental health, substance abuse, and or homeless histories.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Master's degree in human services.• Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse disorders, community resources, medication management, behavior management, and recovery concepts. The individual should be able to demonstrate strong clinical skills including the ability to assess and intervene in client crisis situations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal (HUD, VA) and state (DBHDS, DMAS, VHDA and DHCD) housing and supportive services laws and regulations.
• Certifications in CPI (or equivalent non-violent crisis intervention,) CPR and First Aid or a dedication and commitment to obtaining them within 3 months of hire.
• Current TB test clearance.
• Valid VA Driver's License and ability to pass agency's insurance driving record requirements.
• Must own or consistently have a vehicle available for use.
• Computer skills, with a working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and other pre-employment screening.
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 Depending on skills, qualifications and commensurate with Experience, wuith full benefits package
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Supervisor - Hampton Roads - PSH Sites in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Team Leader (Housing First Program) - Norfolk, VA - Full Time
Position Description: The Housing First Team Leader is responsible for supervising Virginia Supportive Housing's (VSH) Housing First Program (a scattered site housing program for formally homeless single adults.) In this program housing stabilization and case management services are provided to program participants in their community apartments to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of support services so that program participants maintain their housing and become as independent as possible.
Qualifications:
• Licensed Mental Health Professional – Eligible (Board designated) required; LMHP preferred.
• At least two years experience working with adults with mental health, substance abuse, and or homeless histories.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Master's degree in human services.
• Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse disorders, community resources, medication management, behavior management, and recovery concepts. The individual should be able to demonstrate strong clinical skills including the ability to assess and intervene in client crisis situations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal (HUD, VA) and state (DBHDS, DMAS, VHDA and DHCD) housing and supportive services laws and regulations.
• Certifications in CPI (or equivalent non-violent crisis intervention,) CPR and First Aid or a dedication and commitment to obtaining them within 3 months of hire.
• Current TB test clearance.
• Valid VA Driver's License and ability to pass agency's insurance driving record requirements.
• Must own or consistently have a vehicle available for use.
• Computer skills, with a working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and other pre-employment screening.
Compensation:$55,000 - $65,000, Plus Full Benefits
Closing Date:Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Team Leader - Housing First Program in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Clinician/Case Manager (A Place To Start Program) - Full Time
Position Description: As part of the Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) A Place to Start (APTS) team, the Clinician provides a range of supportive services including assessments, service planning, symptoms management, housing stabilization, and crisis prevention and intervention to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. APTS is an evidence-based program that assists individuals with extensive histories of homelessness to secure and maintain housing and achieve their personal recovery goals. APTS is a multi-disciplinary team that includes a psychiatrist, nurses, clinicians and peer specialists. Supportive services are provided primarily in client apartments in the community. Periodic on-call and weekend duties are required.
Qualifications:
• Master's degree in human services required.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid or a dedication and commitment to obtaining them within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.
Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 Depending on skills, qualifications and commensurate with Experience, wuith full benefits package
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Clinician/Case Manager - A Place To Start Team in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Nurse Case Manager (LPN or RN) - Part Time
Position Description: This position serves formerly homeless single adults in three different VSH permanent supportive housing programs in Greater Richmond. The Nurse Case Manager collaborates with other supportive services team members to coordinate client health services. Provides health education, screenings, advocacy, and case management to ensure that clients' medical conditions are addressed and treatment recommendations followed. Assists with medication management and administration. Services are provided primarily in client homes which are in private apartments or in apartment buildings managed by VSH. 24-28 hours/week with flexibility in scheduling available.
Qualifications:
• Requires a current Virginia LPN or RN License, and a minimum of 1-year experience with adults with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with disabilities.
• Experience/training in community based services, common medical conditions, and behavioral health disorders. Experience with homeless persons preferred.
• Knowledge of health care systems, standard treatments for medical and mental health conditions, and community resources for low-income adults.
• Good computer skills including knowledge of basic MS Office software required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully clear pre-employment screenings including criminal, driving, and drug screenings.
Compensation: $20 - $28/Hourly - Depending on skills, qualifications and commensurate with Experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Team Leader - A Place To Start Team in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
PRN Desk Clerks - (Charlottesville) - No Benefits
Position Description: The Desk Clerk is responsible for monitoring the front desk, performing all receptionist duties, and ensuring the security of the building and safety of the residents in the properties assigned in a specific geographic region.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state housing laws preferred.
• Must own or consistently have a vehicle available for use.
• Computer skills, with working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of property management software: OneSite conventional and affordable, WCMS preferred, OR demonstrated or ability and desire to learn these programs.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.
Compensation:Commensurate with Experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Substitute/Floater Desk Clerk - Charlottesville in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
Desk Clerks - Richmond (1 Weekend evening; and 1 PRN/Floater) and South Hampton Roads (PRN Floater Positions; 1 weekend Day; 1 weekend evening available
Position Description: The Desk Clerk is responsible for monitoring the front desk, performing all receptionist duties, and ensuring the security of the building and safety of the residents in the properties assigned in a specific geographic region.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state housing laws preferred.
• Must own or consistently have a vehicle available for use.
• Computer skills, with working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of property management software: OneSite conventional and affordable, WCMS preferred, OR demonstrated or ability and desire to learn these programs.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.
Compensation:Commensurate with Experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Desk Clerk - Heron's Landing in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
Please be sure to reference which position you are applying for, i.e., (full time day, evening, weekend, etc.)PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
Night Monitor - Stratford House (Richmond, VA)
Position Description: The House Monitor is responsible for the daily/nightly management and maintenance of one single room occupancy property for previously homeless persons who may or may not be experiencing a disability, in order to maintain a clean, secure, comfortable, and orderly living environment. The House Monitor reports to the Property Manager.
Duties:
1. Provide onsite staff coverage for day or night shift, being present at all times.
2. Walk through inspection of all common areas, including the grounds at onset of shift and record findings in log book. Review prior report with departing House Monitor.
3. Answer the telephone or insure phone coverage; relay all messages.
4. Insure ongoing secure access to the house. Monitor schedules of visitors for security purposes and insure all visitors sign in and out.
5. Manage resolution of housing-related conflicts among residents as necessary.
6. Report incidents in violation of lease agreements to the Property Manager.
7. Respond to emergencies as appropriate.
8. Maintain all common areas of the house, to include daily cleaning of kitchen, lounge and bathroom and weekly cleaning of office and entry room.
9. Complete work orders for repair or equipment and other maintenance activities.
10. Attend staff meetings and training as required.
11. Maintain all required records and prepare all required reports related to housing.
12. Other duties assigned by the Property Manager.
Qualifications:
Previous experience working in a residential program, An understanding of persons experiencing; homelessness and/or those with a physical or mental disability. Effective communicate skills in written and oral form.
Compensation: Rent Free Unit only! No monetary pay. Possible candidate can work as Desk Clerk for monetary pay while working as Night Monitor.
Closing Date: Open Untill Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Night Monitor - Stratford House in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
To Apply: Applicants should email a resume and cover letter with subject line “Case Manager/Housing Specialist” to shrjobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org.
VSH is an equal opportunity employer.
VSH is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
