MidPen Housing
Harm Reduction Specialist
MidPen Housing, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.ABOUT RESIDENT SERVICESThe Resident Services team is responsible for bringing essential support services to our residents. Our three areas (Family Services, Senior Services, and Health and Supportive Housing) build relationships with our residents by engaging, connecting, and providing services to help them maintain stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. Our programming emphasizes long-term financial and physical health and mobility and spans financial workshops, ESL classes, senior wellness activities like Bingocize (BINGO and exercise!), after-school programs, and a six-week summer program for young residents. The Services team is also instrumental in ensuring food security through onsite food distributions in partnership with local organizations. Rooted in our ICARE values (Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence), and our Guiding Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Resident Services also works closely with our residents and community partners, and their fellow MidPenners - including close collaboration with our Property Management team.BENEFITS AND COMPENSATIONIn 2023, MidPen was again certified as an official Great Place to Work, and for good reason! In addition, we offer a best-in-class benefit package that includes healthcare options (Kaiser or Sutter), dental, vision, life & disability insurance. We also offer a wide range of voluntary benefits; 403(b) retirement investment opportunity and annual financial literacy and retirement planning options, FSA for childcare, medical and commuter benefit options, Employee Assistance program and pet insurance for our furry, feathered, and scaled friends. In addition to 14 paid company holidays, which include a paid winter holiday break between Christmas and the New Year, we offer 4 paid wellness days for employees to disconnect and recharge. As a learning organization, we encourage professional development and career advancement, and we offer up to $3,000 annually ($12,000 lifetime maximum) for education assistance with tuition reimbursement and/or loan debt relief that includes qualified family members. And, as a family-friendly company, we offer a paid time off parental leave benefit of 12 weeks in a 12-month period for new or expecting parents. Check out our benefits snapshot on our careers page.PAY RANGE$28.00 - $29.50 Hourly -
Pay based on applicable experience and qualificationsProperty Type(s): SupportivePOSITION OVERVIEWAs a Harm Reduction Specialist, you play a vital role in assisting residents with practical strategies and ideas aimed to reduce potentially harmful consequences for residents who use substances or engage in risky sexual behavior and reside in MidPen housing properties. You work directly with residents to ensure their personal choices support stabilized housing and to develop individualized goals for enrichment, stability, wellness, and recovery as applicable.ESSENTIAL DUTIESDelivers onsite programs, ensures implementation of programs at assigned locations to meet agreed internal standards and objectives and applicable regulatory expectationsConducts door-to-door, phone, e-mail outreach and other marketing strategies to make residents aware of services offeredPrepares and submits all necessary program documentation as required by MidPen and external agenciesAssists in and/or provide crisis intervention and follow-up (including but not limited to child abuse or adult abuse reporting); appropriately implement mandated reporting policies and proceduresProvides education using sound harm reduction techniques, including onsite group services, linkage to care and referrals to community-based alcohol and substance use servicesPlans community building activities and integration with residents throughout the housing communityFacilitates workshops and delivers presentations and other information forums as well as individual consultation to keep residents stabilized in housingProvides training and supports program staff in their work with residents engaging in risky behaviorsPartnership ManagementFamiliar with Services’ partnership goals and selection criteria; engages with property-level partners to support these goals/criteria and communicates with supervisor where improvements may be neededCollaborates with local community agencies in proximity to assigned propertyMonitors provision of services provided by partners at assigned propertyCustomer ServiceSupports property-level needs assessments and associated follow-up (community meetings)Participates in development of property plan that is responsive to resident needsCommunicates and executes actions based on needs assessmentOffers exemplary customer service and responsiveness to residentsMaintains accurate property-level records and files, including but not limited to entering data and tracking all service activities on a daily/weekly/monthly basisEnsures timely property-level reporting, consistent with Services’ policies, procedures and trainingsEffective Team BuildingParticipates in staff and team meetings, trainings, group outings and other site sponsored eventsApprises direct supervisor of activities and incidents in a timely mannerCultivates collaborative relationships with Property Management peers and colleagues at the property levelQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma and four (4) years of experience serving the needs of Supportive Housing populations and special needs (mental illness, substance use, co-occurring disorders) or a combination of education and experienceBachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field preferredExperience working with and serving unhoused populationsExperience providing social services to diverse populationsExperience using and administering multiple assessment toolsExperience collaborating with local service providers and assisting with implementing and coordinating programs and servicesKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent reading, writing and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate solid judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills when working with families and studentsDemonstrated computer skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)Willing to learn, committed to improving and staying abreast of exemplary practices in the field of social services for special needs populationsMust possess a valid California Driver’s License, proof of current auto insurance, reliable transportation, and have a good driving recordPhysical RequirementsConstantly perform desk-based computer tasks, frequently sittingOccasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 poundsRarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawlWorking ConditionsMust be available to work 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday; a minimum of one but up to two or more evening(s) until 7:00pm, and occasional weekends requiredAbility to travel between propertiesThis description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. MidPen believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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Pay based on applicable experience and qualificationsProperty Type(s): SupportivePOSITION OVERVIEWAs a Harm Reduction Specialist, you play a vital role in assisting residents with practical strategies and ideas aimed to reduce potentially harmful consequences for residents who use substances or engage in risky sexual behavior and reside in MidPen housing properties. You work directly with residents to ensure their personal choices support stabilized housing and to develop individualized goals for enrichment, stability, wellness, and recovery as applicable.ESSENTIAL DUTIESDelivers onsite programs, ensures implementation of programs at assigned locations to meet agreed internal standards and objectives and applicable regulatory expectationsConducts door-to-door, phone, e-mail outreach and other marketing strategies to make residents aware of services offeredPrepares and submits all necessary program documentation as required by MidPen and external agenciesAssists in and/or provide crisis intervention and follow-up (including but not limited to child abuse or adult abuse reporting); appropriately implement mandated reporting policies and proceduresProvides education using sound harm reduction techniques, including onsite group services, linkage to care and referrals to community-based alcohol and substance use servicesPlans community building activities and integration with residents throughout the housing communityFacilitates workshops and delivers presentations and other information forums as well as individual consultation to keep residents stabilized in housingProvides training and supports program staff in their work with residents engaging in risky behaviorsPartnership ManagementFamiliar with Services’ partnership goals and selection criteria; engages with property-level partners to support these goals/criteria and communicates with supervisor where improvements may be neededCollaborates with local community agencies in proximity to assigned propertyMonitors provision of services provided by partners at assigned propertyCustomer ServiceSupports property-level needs assessments and associated follow-up (community meetings)Participates in development of property plan that is responsive to resident needsCommunicates and executes actions based on needs assessmentOffers exemplary customer service and responsiveness to residentsMaintains accurate property-level records and files, including but not limited to entering data and tracking all service activities on a daily/weekly/monthly basisEnsures timely property-level reporting, consistent with Services’ policies, procedures and trainingsEffective Team BuildingParticipates in staff and team meetings, trainings, group outings and other site sponsored eventsApprises direct supervisor of activities and incidents in a timely mannerCultivates collaborative relationships with Property Management peers and colleagues at the property levelQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma and four (4) years of experience serving the needs of Supportive Housing populations and special needs (mental illness, substance use, co-occurring disorders) or a combination of education and experienceBachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field preferredExperience working with and serving unhoused populationsExperience providing social services to diverse populationsExperience using and administering multiple assessment toolsExperience collaborating with local service providers and assisting with implementing and coordinating programs and servicesKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent reading, writing and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate solid judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills when working with families and studentsDemonstrated computer skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)Willing to learn, committed to improving and staying abreast of exemplary practices in the field of social services for special needs populationsMust possess a valid California Driver’s License, proof of current auto insurance, reliable transportation, and have a good driving recordPhysical RequirementsConstantly perform desk-based computer tasks, frequently sittingOccasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 poundsRarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawlWorking ConditionsMust be available to work 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday; a minimum of one but up to two or more evening(s) until 7:00pm, and occasional weekends requiredAbility to travel between propertiesThis description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. MidPen believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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