ACCS Housing Coordinator - North County Integrated Team C

About the role

Adult Community Clinical Services is a Department of Mental Health funded service that delivers evidence-based interventions within a clinically focused model. Individuals served are diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis and reside in their own homes, apartments, and in group living environments. Our services focus on helping people transition to a more independent environment while maximizing their natural supports by building skills and achieving personal goals.

Responsibilities

• Engage with and develop relationships with Persons to establish treatment goals and barriers to housing.
• Aid Persons in addressing CORI or legal issues that may be a barrier to obtaining housing.
• Facilitate movement of Persons into permanent independent housing, and support them to live in independent housing settings.
• Assist people served to secure rental subsidies through affordable housing programs.
• Collaborate with the ACCS Integrated Team to establish treatment goals, determine housing and service needs, and eliminate barriers to housing.
• Aid in site visits, application, and lease negotiations.
• Provide education and support to assist Persons in meeting and understanding all lease terms, subsidy requirements and related benefits.
• Support Persons as they move, set up, and maintain the household.
• Collaborate with landlords to ensure apartments are ready for occupancy, perform move-in/out inspections with persons served, and conduct ongoing safety and cleanliness inspections.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• A valid Driver’s License, reliable and insured vehicle, and acceptable driving record, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new opportunities.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain mutually respectful partnerships.
• Knowledge of housing first principles and ability to apply them effectively.
• Ability to navigate legal and administrative processes.
• Proficiency in managing and supporting individuals with complex needs.

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities.
• A Generous paid time off plan starting at 29 days in your first year, increasing to 32 days in your second year, and the current maximum is 43 days (over 8 weeks).
• We pay for your higher education through our Tuition Reimbursement Program and reimbursement for various Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid).
• Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

• Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the individuals served.