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Housing Resource Specialist

Housing Resource Specialist. Presented by Chicago Continuum of Care and Center for Excellence in Service Organizations (CESO). Goal of the Session.

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Housing Resource Specialist

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  1. Housing Resource Specialist Presented by Chicago Continuum of Care and Center for Excellence in Service Organizations (CESO)

  2. Goal of the Session • To gain knowledge and information that will assist participants in understanding the role of a housing resource specialist and how to create the position in an agency.

  3. Objectives • Participants will be able to define the responsibilities of a Housing Resource Specialist. • Participants will address potential challenges and barriers in creating a Housing Resource Specialist position. • Participants will explore ideas and strategies for creating a sustainable funding source.

  4. Agenda • Introduction • Defining the Role of a Housing Resource Specialist (HRS) • Importance of the HRS Position • Funding Opportunities • Fundraising and Marketing to Support a HRS position • Evaluation

  5. Introduction • What staff positions do you have in your agency/program?

  6. Defining the Role of a HRS • An important component of the Interim Housing model • What is the job of a Housing Resource Specialist? • Qualifications • Responsibilities • Skills

  7. Importance of the HRS Position • What are the advantages of adding this position to your agency/program? • Potential challenges/barriers to adding this position to the agency/program? • What are some strategies for overcoming these challenges/barriers?

  8. Funding Opportunities • Mainstream Resources • Private funding • Grant making/Fundraising Events

  9. Fundraising and Marketing to Support a HRS Position • Goal of the activity: To create a fundraising concept and devise a plan for marketing the idea. • Fundraising Ideas List • Marketing a Fundraising Plan • Discussion

  10. In Closing… • Upcoming Sessions • Scattered Site Housing on September 8th 9 am – 12 pm • Project Based Permanent Housing on September 8th 1 – 4 pm • Consult training brochure for additional upcoming sessions • Evaluation

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