JOBS

PRC is hiring a Housing Assistance Specialist to assist with housing and financial assistance based on funding requirements, client eligibility, and funding availability. This position is full-time, 40 hours/week and will have an office at PRC’s Wheaton location. The Housing Assistance Specialist is part of the Social Services Team and is supervised by the Director of Social Services. This is a grant funded position, and it is expected that the grant will last through December 2025, with some possibility to one to two additional months. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel to other sites. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred. They offer benefits such as Medical insurance – HMO, PPO (90% Employer paid), Dental insurance – PPO (80% Employer paid), Short Term Disability & Life insurance (100% Employer paid), Flexible Spending Account participation, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan and 3% company match, 23 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays. Click HERE for full details about the position and instructions how to apply.

• Management and disbursement of financial assistance funds and program compliance according to funder requirements
  • Maintain accurate and complete client files and processing forms
  • Assist with grant and internal reporting requirements as needed
  • Assist with the disbursement of housing financial assistance funds as needed
  • Adhere to internal department procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Provide direct service to individuals and families seeking financial assistance
  • Provide information, support, and referrals to clients who present in crisis
  • Act as primary lead on completing applications for government and mainstream benefit programs accurately
  • Conduct pre-screening interviews, client assessments and disburse financial assistance according to established guidelines
  • Develop a service plan including financial goals, self-sufficiency plan, and use of case management with clients
  • Connect clients with appropriate supportive services
• Assist with Family Connections
  • Conduct screening and client assessments to determine eligibility according to established guidelines
  • Develop a service plan including financial goals, self-sufficiency and housing stability plan, and use of case management with families
  • Provide case management for designated families
  • Participate in client staffing/review meetings
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of client files and forms
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of data into all applicable databases including HMIS database, Client Central Database Social Services Database, and Neighborly, etc.