Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining the staff of Virginia Supportive Housing. All available positions are listed below.
Housing/Outreach Specialist - Full Time - (Housing Access Programs)
Position Description: Veterans have served for the greater good of our Nation in time of need and now it's time we give back to them in theirs. Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) is now hiring for the position of Housing/ Outreach Specialist for the Petersburg, VA area. This position will work primarily with Veterans experiencing homelessness and perform Veterans grant activities in the Petersburg, VA area. The Housing/Outreach Specialist will assist Case manager with identifying eligible homeless single Veterans for the Veterans grant and will work with applicants in identifying landlords and permanent housing appropriate to clients needs.
Qualificatins:
Compensation: $35,000 - $40,000 Annually will full benefits package
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Housing/Outreach Specialist (Housing Access Programs) in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Desk Clerks - Charlottesville (Full Time Days, Full Time Evenings, Part Time Days, Part Time Evenings and Weekend positions 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 - Charlottesville in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
Please Specifiy (Full Time/Part Time and/or Weekend)
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
Desk Clerks - South Hampton Roads (2 Part Time Floater Positions 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 - South Hampton Roads in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
Desk Clerks - Richmond (2 Part Time Floater Positions 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 - Richmond in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
Night Monitor (Charlottesville) - 1 Full Time position available
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 - Charlottesville in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
Full-Time Case Manager/Outreach Specialist (Housing Access Programs)
Position Description: Veterans have served for the greater good of our Nation in time of need and now it's time we give back to them in theirs. Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) is now hiring for the position of Case manager/ Outreach Specialist for the Petersburg, VA area. This position will work primarily with Veterans experiencing homelessness and perform Veterans grant activities in the Petersburg, VA area. The Case Manager will assist with identifying eligible homeless single Veterans for the Veterans grant and will work with applicants and Housing Specialist to facilitate their move into permanent housing.
Duties:
Qualifications:
Compensation $35,000 - $40,000 Annually with full benefits package
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Case Manager/Outreach Specialist - HAP in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS! <
Full-Time Nurse Coordinator (LPN) - Richmond
Position Description: This exciting new position serves formerly homeless single adults in three different VSH permanent supportive housing programs in Greater Richmond. The Nurse Care Coordinator 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, administration, and phelbotomy. Services are provided primarily in client homes which are in private apartments or in apartment buildings managed by VSH.
Qualifications:
Compensation: $32,000 - $42,000 per year; includes full benefits package
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Nurse Coordinator (LPN) in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, OR IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE LPN STATUS.
Property Manager - (Charlottesville, Low-Income Tax Credits)
Position Description:
The Property Manager is responsible for the supervision of all activities related to the Properties assigned in a specific geographic area. He/she will provide for the property management of the VSH housing communities to include the physical property as well as the financial soundness of the site(s) operation. The Property Manager is also part of the Management Team wherein residential supportive services staff and property management staff work together to ensure a safe and secure environment for all residents while helping individual residents to stay successfully housed and become more independent and self-sufficient. The Property Manager supervises Assistant Site Managers and site staff.
Qualifications:
• College degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent and not less than three years of prior affordable housing residential property management experience required.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state housing laws required.
• Experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credit required and experience with Section 8 and HUD preferred.
• LIHTC and RAM designation preferred or must be working toward the achievement of this goal, with accomplishment of LIHTC within 1st year and RAM within 2nd year from hire date.
• Knowledge of computer software programs; in particular, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook applications, property management software, Onesite leasing and rent conventional and WCMS or ability to learn these programs.
• Valid VA Driver's License
• Must own or consistently have a vehicle available for use.
• Ability to successfully pass VSH insurance review.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.
Compensation:Commensurate with related skills and experience. Full benefits package offered.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with Propety Manager - Charlottesville in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
Position closes at 5pm EST on 11/4/11
PLEASE - NO PHONE CALLS!
RN - 1 Full Time Position - Richmond (A Place to Start Team)
Position Description
Are you wanting to make a difference is someone's life? Are you ready for a change? Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) is hiring a full time RN/Case Manager for its' A Place to Start (APTS) program. APTS works with adults who have experienced long term homelessness as well as a serious and persistent mental illness. The award-winning APTS program ends homelessness for program participants by providing housing and intensive clinical services in a community based setting. The perfect person for this job really wants to make a difference in the lives of those the program serves – and for the community. The RN is a member of an Intensive Community Treatment Team (ICT) who provides flexible, community-based services that are designed to promote the stability, recovery, and community reintegration of formerly homeless individuals who have a mental illness and may have a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. The nurse will work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (Psychiatrist, social workers, substance abuse specialist, vocational specialist, and peer specialist) coordinates and provides services for all clients on the team. The RN has lead responsibility for integrating medical treatment with the tasks of other team members. 85% of time will be spent in the field/community, directly providing services to persons living with serious mental illness.
Specific Requirements
Compensation: Salary strongly competitive with industry standars/full benefits package included.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter with RN in the subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
Case Manager/Housing Specialist (South Hampton Roads)
VSH is expanding its services team and is seeking a dedicated and experienced Case Manager/Housing Specialist to assist formerly homeless single adults in our supportive studio apartment buildings in Norfolk (Gosnold Apartments) and Virginia Beach (Cloverleaf Apartments).
The qualified candidate will have skills and experience in accessing resources and providing direct services to low-income adults, especially individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. The Case Manager/Housing Specialist will work as part of the support services team to ensure that individuals maintain their housing and achieve their personal goals.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services and at least one year direct clinical experience with adults with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders is required. Work experience with individuals who have experienced homelessness is preferred. Ability to pass criminal and driving background checks. Strong computer skills.
Compensation: $35,000 - $45,000, commensurate with education and experience. Full benefits.
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.
As part of the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) support services team, the Peer Specialist provides peer counseling; serves as a consumer advocate; carries out rehabilitation and support functions; promotes recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health conditions; promotes employment, education, health, and community integration; and serves as a role model for personal recovery. The PSH services team assists formerly homeless individuals, including individuals with substance abuse disorders, mental health conditions, and HIV/AIDS to maintain housing and achieve their personal goals. Services are provided in permanent supportive housing sites that are owned and operated by VSH.
Qualifications: Ability to provide peer counseling from the perspective of a person who has received mental health services is required. Associates degree in human services and at least one year of experience providing mental health services is preferred. Must be eligible to become a Qualified Paraprofessional in Mental Health as defined by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (VBHDS). Click here for a full description of these requirements. Good communication skills. Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and the ability to meet VSH’s driving requirements. EOE
