Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining the staff of Virginia Supportive Housing. All available positions are listed below.
Case Manager – Cloverleaf Apartments in Virginia Beach
Join our growing social services team in South Hampton Roads! This position provides case management services to homeless and formerly homeless single adults to assist with securing and maintaining permanent housing. Cloverleaf Apartments in Virginia Beach opened in October 2008.
The successful candidate will have knowledge, skills, and experience in providing community-based services including:
- At least one year of clinical treatment and rehabilitation experience with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders.
- Understanding and application of state-of-the-art interventions and service delivery concepts for individuals who have experienced homelessness including permanent supportive housing, peer support, and recovery.
- Knowledge of community resources for low income and disabled individuals.
- Ability to work collaboratively with property management to facilitate a community environment that supports program goals.
BSW or related degree in human services plus at least one year of mental health experience required. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Full health and retirement benefits. EOE
Position will remain open until filled.
This is a reposting for this position. Previous applicants need not apply.
Send resume and cover letter indicating position(s) of interest to Mary Aab, Regional Support Services Manager at shrjobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org or fax to (757) 961-4689.
VSH is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
One (1) part-time Peer Specialist in South Hampton Roads
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
Part-Time Compensation: $12.00 - $16.80/hr, commensurate with experience. Approximately 20 hours/week. No benefits. Sick leave accrues after 12 months of service.
Full-Time Compensation: $25,000 – 35,000 commensurate with experience. Full benefits.
Closing Date: Positions will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter indicating position(s) of interest to Mary Aab, Regional Support Services Manager at shrjobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org or fax to (757) 961-4689.
