Provide education and counseling about housing assistance programs available through the public sector and educate participants on independent living skills, refer participants to support services as needed.Document all contacts with program participants, or on behalf of program participants, on the appropriate forms and in a timely manner. Communicate with Medical Case Managers and treatment team to ensure continuity of care and to report any concerns related to participants.Work with program participants to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities under the terms of their leases, monitor program participants continuously to ensure compliance with program rules and regulations, thereby helping participants maintain housing stability.Conduct/document HQS inspections, and work with landlords to ensure HQS deficiencies are corrected and that property maintenance issues are resolved satisfactorily and on a timely basis.Help participants find safe and affordable housing units, negotiate lease terms with landlords, and ensure rents for participants are paid accurately and on time. As-needed, submit documentation for termination of housing assistance. Perform intakes, complete paperwork, process applications, verify eligibility, and perform recertification for program enrollments, accurately and on a timely basis.Job duties include, but are not limited to: Regular work hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday with 1 hour paid lunch. In addition, the HSCM completes client intake and needs assessments reviews client household income performs initial and annual housing inspections conducts annual recertification handles client and/or landlord concerns prepares and maintains Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) termination documentation and works with administrative staff to prepare monthly rental assistance checks. The HSCM assures an adequate supply of housing units that meet both Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and Fair Market Rent (FMR) throughout the Network service area. Working under WNCAP’s Case Management Coordinator, the Housing Specialist Case Manager (HSCM) provides housing information (including permanent housing placement) to persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families to help them identify, locate, obtain, and retain affordable housing that meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS). WNCAP employees 20 people and has 3 locations in Western NC. WNCAP provides HIV-related client support, prevention, education and advocacy activities guided by the belief that all people are entitled to equal access to health care. Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) is dedicated to preventing new cases of HIV/AIDS and promoting self-sufficiency in people living with HIV.
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