FT Housing Specialist

About the role

This position provides supportive services for those housing, assesses clients' needs and qualifications for multiple programs, and develops a treatment plan for their goals. Services include meeting with clients in their homes, in the community, or the office for training and skill development, and assisting with housing applications.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients’ housing needs and develops treatment plans for their goals/needs.
• Mets with clients in the community to assist with housing-related activities such as Social Security, Food Stamps, HUD, rent assistance, landlord/tenant issues, etc.
• Teaches clients communication, resume, coping skills, problem-solving, interview, and computer skills in the community or the office.
• Teaches clients “good tenant skills” in the community or the office.
• Meets with staff and community stakeholders to educate them on programs provided and how clients qualify for them.
• Adheres to billing and reporting standards for multiple housing grants.
• Conducts monthly home visits for housing clients.
• Communicates with staff and coworkers about clients’ needs.
• Attends monthly/quarterly housing program conference calls.
• Attends yearly training for housing programs.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule.
• Maintains HIPAA and client confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of associate's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• Two years experience in working with a targeted population—low income adults and families with severe mental illness.
• Spanish-speaking individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Full Time, 40 Hours per week.
• $18.76 / HR ($39,015.00 annually).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of housing programs and eligibility criteria.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance offered.
• Free Dental Insurance for employee.
• Free Vision Insurance for employee.
• 401(K) with employer matching (4%).
• Free Life Insurance while employed.
• Long Term Disability offered while employed.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)—can accumulate and roll over up to 240 hrs.
• Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays (11).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Smart Dollar Budget.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaker incentive.
• Employee covered under agency liability insurance.
• May be eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through National Health Service Corp (nhsc.hrsa.gov).
• CEUs/Training provided.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Company vehicle available for use.
• Opportunities for growth within the community.